Bankruptcy & Insolvency

LexisNexis Canada offers trusted resources on Bankruptcy & Insolvency, covering essential topics such as debt restructuring, creditor rights, and financial reorganizations. This area of law helps navigate financial distress while protecting the interests of all stakeholders.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals . The Bankruptcy & Insolvency collection includes:
- Commercial Insolvency in Canada (McElcheran)
- Director and Officer Liability in Corporate Insolvency (Sarra, Davis)
- Bennett on Bankruptcy (Bennett)
- Canadian Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law for Commercial Tenancies (Bish)
- Précis de la faillite et de l'insolvabilité (Brochu)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Bankruptcy & Insolvency, there are several relevant volumes including Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Receivers and Other Court Officers and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This module helps legal professionals draft with confidence, manage risk, and stay current with evolving insolvency law and restructuring practices.
 
A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers navigating complex insolvency and restructuring proceedings. It offers:

425+ Precedents, including:

- Sale Agreements for Insolvent Businesses and Asset Purchase Agreements
- CBCA Plan of Arrangement Templates
- Stalking Horse Bid Agreements

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on creditor remedies, director liabilities, and court applications
- Clause-level insights for statutory demands, DIP financing, and cross-border insolvency

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Commercial Proposal Toolkit
- Lender Liability Toolkit
- Commercial Bankruptcy Resource Kit
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking reforms, managing creditor rights, and advising clients through complex restructurings.
 

Tracking Statutes Affected

Bankruptcy and insolvency law is governed by a mix of federal and provincial statutes. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Federal)
- Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Federal)
- Canada Business Corporations Act (Federal – restructuring provisions)
- Personal Property Security Acts (Provincial)

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Access to Justice or In-House Counsel Newsletters for insights on these topics.