Employee Benefits Law
Sean Maxwell
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Sean Maxwell is a highly experienced lawyer with, having worked on a wide range of legal issues relating to pension and employee benefit plans. In his practice, Sean advises on pension fund investments, plan terminations, ongoing plan administration and compliance issues, disputes over the use of plan assets, development and documentation of pension and employee benefit plans, issues arising from corporate transactions and commercial insolvencies, and adhering to fiduciary duties. Sean also has experience advising on the establishment and implementation of incentive compensation arrangements, including, phantom stock, stock option, deferred share unit plans, share appreciation rights, employees profit-sharing plans and supplementary retirement plans.
Overview
- Alberta, Law Society of Alberta, 2010
- Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada, 2003
- Association of Canadian Pension Management - Alberta Regional Council Member, National Policy Committee Member and National Conference Planning Committee Member
- Clear Water Academy Foundation - Past Chair, Board of Directors
- Canadian Bar Association - Pension and Benefits Law Section Member
- Ontario Bar Association - Pension and Benefits Law Section Member
- Calgary Bar Association - Member
- Lumen Faith and Leadership Canada - Chair
- Alberta, Law Society of Alberta, 2010
- Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada, 2003
- Association of Canadian Pension Management - Alberta Regional Council Member, National Policy Committee Member and National Conference Planning Committee Member
- Clear Water Academy Foundation - Past Chair, Board of Directors
- Canadian Bar Association - Pension and Benefits Law Section Member
- Ontario Bar Association - Pension and Benefits Law Section Member
- Calgary Bar Association - Member
- Lumen Faith and Leadership Canada - Chair
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Employee Benefits Law, Calgary, Canada (2025)
- Employee Benefits Law, Calgary, Canada (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Employee Benefits Law
Awards:
Chambers Canada (2021-2025)
The Best Lawyers in Canada - "Lawyer of the Year" (2021, 2023, 2025)
The Best Lawyers in Canada (2022-2025)
The Legal 500 Canada (2021-2025)
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2020-2024)
Lexology Index: Labour, Employment and Benefits (2023-2024)
Lexology Index: Canada (2023)
Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer (2021)
News & Media
Additional Information
Q&A
BMKP Law is a boutique law firm in Canada whose lawyers focus solely on providing pension, benefits and executive compensation advice to employers, plan sponsors and plan administrators. Our team prides itself on providing practical, business focused advice to our clients. We seamlessly partner with clients’ actuarial, financial and other advisors to provide top-notch specialized legal advice. We also have a strong track record of providing creative and innovative legal solutions that reflect an in-depth understanding of the nuances of pensions and benefits law.
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