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. Several publications are relevant to Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions such as:
  • Canadian Securities Law Reporter
  • Toronto Stock Exchange Company Manual
  • The Practitioner’s Guide to Privacy in M&A (Miller Olofsson, Kyte, Elder, Rowles, Zuroff)
  • Private M&A in Canada: Transactions and Litigation (FASKEN LLP, Paul Blyschack)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Capital Markets and M&A there are several relevant volumes including the Securities and Partnerships titles.

Juris Classeur™ Québec is updated every year and is the only one in the Canadian market. For Capital Markets and M&A, we have the volume Valeurs mobilières.

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.

International Content also available:

Canadian lawyers advising on cross-border corporate growth will benefit from the U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions Law collection, which offers practical guidance on deal structuring, due diligence, antitrust, and integration — supported by expert resources like the M&A Practice Guide and Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing complex capital markets and M&A transactions. It offers:

800+ Precedents, including:

- Arrangement Agreement (Shares and Cash)
- Bought Deal Agreement (Private Placement, Subscription Receipts)
- Share Purchase Agreement (Annotated) (Long Form) (ON)
- Asset Purchase Agreement (Annotated) (Long Form) (ON)

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies including Market Standards for Mergers & Acquisitions:

- Powerful research tool that enables legal professionals to analyze trends and compare deal terms across a wide range of publicly filed agreements.
- Users can perform granular searches, access precedent language, and leverage interactive analytics and data visualization tools to support more informed and efficient drafting and negotiation of legal documents.

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Initial Public Offerings Toolkit
- Takeover Bid Toolkit
- Corporate Governance Resource Kit
- Closing M&A Transactions Resource Kit

This module helps legal professionals draft efficiently, stay compliant, and negotiate effectively across a wide range of deal types.

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 regulatory changes, managing compliance, and advising clients on high-stakes transactions with confidence.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Public markets and M&A transactions are governed by a complex web of federal and provincial laws. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Securities Acts (across all provinces and territories)
- Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA)
- Investment Canada Act
- Stock Exchange Rules (TSX, CSE, etc.)

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.