Atty. David A. Allard

Atty. David A. Allard

David practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial and corporate finance and securities law. David has extensive experience focused on advising private and public company clients on transactional and corporate commercial matters, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, as well as corporate governance issues.

Vancouver Vancouver 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Allard at a glance

David A. Allard is a business, m&a, and environmental attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial and corporate finance and securities law
  • David has extensive experience focused on advising private and public company clients on transactional and corporate commercial matters, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, as well as corporate governance issues
  • He works with clients at all stages of development, from senior public companies to startups and entrepreneurs, and represents clients across a variety of industries, particularly forestry, services and technology

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Allard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Allard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David A. Allard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in British Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David A. Allard is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in British Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David A. Allard is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in British Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Allard

Where is David A. Allard's law office located?
David A. Allard's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Lawson Lundell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Allard handle?
David A. Allard focuses on business, m&a, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has David A. Allard practiced law?
David A. Allard has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
How can I contact David A. Allard for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David A. Allard received?
David A. Allard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Agribusiness: Forestry, and Corporate Commercial (British Columbia).

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Agribusiness: Forestry, and Corporate Commercial (British Columbia)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 Canada: Corporate and M&A
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: Corporate Commercial, Corporate Mid-Market, and Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1987

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