Corporate Law

LexisNexis Canada offers authoritative resources on Corporate Law, covering essential topics such as contract negotiation, M&A process management, fundraising, risk management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

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 Corporate Law collection includes over 52 publications such as:
- Canadian Business Corporations Law, Volumes 1 to 3 (McGuinness, Coombs)
- Canada Corporations Law Reporter
- Counselling Corporations and Advising Businesses (Iacovelli an Lan)
- Shareholders Remedies in Canada

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Corporate Law, there are several relevant volumes including Business Corporations, Access to information and Privacy, Partnerships 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.

International Content also available:

Canadian corporate lawyers with cross-border clients will benefit from the U.S. Corporate & Commercial collection, which offers expert guidance and practical tools on franchising, contracts, governance, and M&A — plus current updates and precedents to support alignment with U.S. legal standards.

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 corporate law practices.
 
A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing complex corporate and private M&A transactions as well as private equity transactions and corporate compliance. It offers:

1250+ Precedents, including:

- Shareholder Agreements
- Asset and Share Purchase Agreements
- Articles of Incorporation, By-laws and other corporate record management precedents

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies including Market Standards for M&A:

- Access the latest market intelligence and deal data to benchmark terms and structure transactions
- Leverage clause-level insights and drafting notes to support efficient, compliant negotiations

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Due Diligence Toolkit
- Corporate Governance Toolkit
- Joint Ventures & Partnerships Resource Kits
 

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 corporate governance reforms, compliance obligations, and regulatory changes that impact business operations and transactions.
 

Tracking Statutes Affected

Corporate law is shaped by evolving statutes at both the federal and provincial levels. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA)
- Provincial Business Corporations Acts
- Corporate Governance and Transparency Acts (e.g., beneficial ownership disclosure laws)
 
 

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.