Luceo Legal
3 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Luceo Legal
Luceo Legal is a small commercial litigation firm in downtown Toronto, founded in March 2024 by Breanna Needham, the firm's founder and principal lawyer. Before starting the practice, Needham had spent several years at two of the largest law firms in Canada, a smaller litigation-focused firm, and the Toronto office of an international firm. The Globe and Mail profiled the launch in its Legal Moves column, reporting that the firm's name, Luceo, is a Latin word Needham has described as meaning "clear and evident, to shine and to light the way."
The practice centres on commercial disputes where misconduct is often at issue, including civil fraud, misappropriation of corporate assets, breach of fiduciary duty, and restrictive covenant disputes, along with the internal and independent investigations that often accompany them. Luceo Legal also handles urgent applications such as Anton Piller and Mareva orders, and it takes on freelance litigation and research work for other law firms and in-house legal departments. One of the firm's lawyers, called to the Ontario bar in 2017, brings a particular focus on intellectual property disputes. Most client meetings happen virtually and are arranged by appointment, an approach the firm describes as "a modern approach to legal services."
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- In the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, marking the directory's 30th anniversary edition, Needham was listed for corporate and commercial litigation.
- The Globe and Mail featured Needham and the firm's launch in its Legal Moves column in March 2024.
- Before founding the firm, Needham was credited by the Globe and Mail with prompting the Law Society of Ontario to convert a men's-only robing room at Osgoode Hall into a gender-neutral space.
In the community
- The firm publishes a blog on commercial litigation topics for a general audience, including posts on responding after being served with a statement of claim and on preventing occupational fraud.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 3
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2016–2025 · median 9 years in practice 3 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- National Law Institute University, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, University of Saskatchewan College of Law 3 of 3 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Luceo Legal's office is on John Street in downtown Toronto, at the edge of the Entertainment District, the stretch of the city known for its theatres, cultural venues, and Canada's Walk of Fame. Most client meetings happen online rather than in person, in keeping with what the firm calls "a modern approach to legal services." That fits a practice built partly around freelance litigation support for other law firms and in-house teams, work that doesn't require a client to visit in person at all.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of legal work does Luceo Legal do?
- Luceo Legal represents clients across Ontario in commercial disputes, investigations, and urgent applications, with a particular focus on matters where misconduct such as fraud, misappropriation, or breach of fiduciary duty is at issue.
- Does Luceo Legal only take on clients directly, or does it also work with other lawyers?
- The firm also works on a freelance basis, taking on litigation and research assignments for other law firms, solo practitioners, and in-house legal departments.
- Can Luceo Legal help put fraud prevention measures in place before something goes wrong?
- Yes. The firm offers risk management services, including reviewing internal policies and procedures, aimed at helping clients catch problems before they turn into disputes.
- How big is Luceo Legal and where is it based?
- Luceo Legal is a small firm with an office in downtown Toronto. Its team includes lawyers, an articling student, a law student, and a legal assistant, and it represents clients throughout Ontario.
- Does Luceo Legal handle intellectual property disputes?
- One of the firm's lawyers has a particular focus on intellectual property litigation alongside broader commercial disputes.
- How do I book a consultation with Luceo Legal, and does it have to be in person?
- Consultations are by appointment. Prospective clients can email the firm or fill out its contact form, and most meetings are conducted virtually rather than in person.
Where to find them
180 John Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1X5 · 647-265-9998
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