Mark brings more than 15 years of experience advising clients on complex pension and employee benefit fund governance, the taxation of equity awards and other long-term incentives, pension fund investments, and pensions and benefits in mergers and acquisitions. He has honed a practical, business-focused approach over his career, which has spanned private practice and a role as in-house counsel at Canada’s largest single-occupation pension fund.
Mark’s arrival further strengthens the Firm’s market-leading pensions and benefits practice, which holds the highest ranking (Band 1) nationwide in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide.
“I’m delighted to join Blakes, a firm recognized for its outstanding commitment to excellence and innovation in pensions, benefits and executive compensation,” said Mark. “I look forward to collaborating with this talented team and leveraging my expertise to provide exceptional client service.”
“Mark is an excellent fit for our practice,” said Jeffrey Sommers, Practice Group Leader, Pensions, Benefits & Executive Compensation. “His comprehensive knowledge and extensive practical experience further enhance our ability to deliver forward-thinking solutions tailored to our clients’ evolving needs.”
Mark is recognized as a leading practitioner in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and The Best Lawyers in Canada.
About Blakes
At Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), we serve a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated network of offices provides clients with access to the Firm’s full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law.
Thanks to our clients, Blakes continues to earn top rankings and accolades. The Firm consistently stands out as a market leader in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide, which named us Corporate Law Firm of the Year based on our performance in the 2025 edition. We regularly earn top recognition across multiple litigation and dispute resolution categories, including nine consecutive years as Arbitration Firm of the Year at the Benchmark Canada Awards. In addition, our lawyers continue to be recognized as leaders in their fields in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Canada’s leading guide to lawyers.
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