About

Axios Law was founded on the principle of providing our clients with results-oriented, cost-effective legal solutions.

Our seasoned team of legal professionals brings their experience working with large Bay Street firms to develop customized legal strategies, in our unique boutique practice.

We prioritize building strong client relationships in order to offer solutions that achieve our clients’ goals in a meaningful way. That’s because we believe that our clients’ success is also a success for us.

Much of our practice is focused on tax, however, we have a broad range of expertise in related matters such as business law, trust and estate planning, wills and estates, and charity and not-for-profit law.

Sabina Mexis LL.B TEP

Founder, Principal Lawyer

T: 416-447-4334
F: 416-447-4114
E: sabina.mexis@axioslegal.com

Sabina Mexis is the principal lawyer of Axios Law. She has a unique gift of guiding people through subjects many people feel uncomfortable discussing, such as taxes, wills, and estate planning. Sabina pays close attention to each individual client story, and rises to the challenge of developing tax-efficient strategies to solve even the most complex legal situations.

By placing a high priority on listening to her clients’ needs, Sabina focuses on ensuring that her clients understand all of their legal rights and responsibilities when recommending solutions that help them reach their objectives.

Whether you need help with a CRA dispute, need legal advice to help build your business, or want tax-efficient strategies for business succession or protecting your legacy for your loved ones, Sabina can help.

Sabina is certified as a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) with STEP Canada, and has completed Parts I and II of the In-Depth Tax Course offered by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (now CPA Canada).

Education

Called to the Ontario Bar, 2000
LL.B., University of Windsor, 1998
MA, McMaster University, 1993
BA (Hons) Glendon College, York University, 1991

Memberships & Affiliations

Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada
Canadian Tax Foundation

Debra Smart

T: 416-447-4334
F: 416-447-4114
E: debra.smart@axioslegal.com

Debra is Axios Law’s corporate and tax law clerk. With over 10 years’ experience, Debra is an integral part of the Axios Law team. Debra focuses on corporate legal work and assists with the implementation of tax-driven reorganizations.

She also has extensive experience in all areas of corporate law, including incorporations, amendments, dissolutions, continuances, reorganizations, registrations, annual maintenance, and other general corporate documentation.

Debra is also well known to our clients as a friendly, conscientious Axios team member who provides results in a timely fashion, and with a focus on providing an exceptional client experience.