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. For legal professionals practicing in Finance we have several relevant publications such as:
- Aspects of Banking and Financial Services Law (Shaw)
- Bank Act - Legislation and Commentary (Jetten, Woodman, Fender, Grossman, Teolis, Potter, Manzer, Abudulai, Coombs)
- Asset Based Lending in Canada - Canadian Primer on Asset Based Financing (Manzer, Potter, Ruda)
- Secured Lending in Intellectual Property (Hatzikiriakos)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For legal professionals practicing in Finance, we have relevant volumes including Banking and Finance, Partnerships and more.
 
Juris Classeur™ Québec is updated every year and is the only one in the Canadian market. Related to Finance, is the volume Droit bancaire.

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:

The U.S. SEC Filings collection gives Canadian securities lawyers direct access to key corporate disclosures like 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and proxy statements, supporting due diligence, regulatory analysis, and cross-border advisory work.

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 precision, manage risk, and stay compliant with evolving finance law developments across jurisdictions.
 
A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing complex finance transactions and regulatory compliance. It offers:
 

400+ Precedents, including:

- Loan and Security Agreements
- Intercreditor and Subordination Agreements
- Guarantees and Promissory Notes

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies including Market Standards for Finance:

- Search, compare, and analyze publicly filed credit agreements
- Access clause-level insights and real-time market trends to support efficient drafting and negotiation
 

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) Financing Toolkit
- Loan Transaction Toolkit
- Cross-Border Banking and finance Guide 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 financial regulatory reforms, compliance requirements, and developments in capital markets, lending, and fintech.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Finance law is governed by a complex mix of federal and provincial legislation, regulatory frameworks, and financial sector oversight. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Bank Act (Federal)
- Trust and Loan Companies Act
- Financial Administration Acts (federal and 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.