Atty. David Ford

Atty. David Ford

David is a business and M&A lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising clients on the purchase and sale of businesses, venture capital investments and other strategic transactions. He works with clients across several industries, with a particular specialization assisting technology and emerging companies, enterprising families, and Indigenous-owned businesses.

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Mergers And Acquisitions Law & More Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC · 25+ Years Experience

Profile Summary

About David Ford at a Glance

David Ford is a m&a and internet attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Clark Wilson LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001) and British Columbia (2006). Educated at The University of Texas (—, 2001) and Carleton University (M.A., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About David Ford

David is a business and M&A lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising clients on the purchase and sale of businesses, venture capital investments and other strategic transactions. He works with clients across several industries, with a particular specialization assisting technology and emerging companies, enterprising families, and Indigenous-owned businesses.

David’s expertise in M&A and financing transactions naturally lends itself to British Columbia’s hub of emerging companies. He has worked with some of the provinces’ most prominent success stories, particularly in the technology industry, throughout their life cycle on financing deals, structuring, and M&A.

David is also fascinated by the dynamics of multi-generational family enterprises and legacy building. He utilizes his M&A and financing background, along with his status as a certified Family Enterprise Advisor, to provide legal advice to enterprising families. He helps his clients in this area with the purchase and sale of operating assets, minority and strategic investments in private companies, impact investing, and long-term business continuity.

David is committed to Reconciliation and is passionate about assisting Indigenous and Indigenous-owned clients in acquiring businesses and engaging in all manner of commercial transactions.

Services

  • M&A transactions
  • Corporate structuring and reorganizations
  • Venture capital and private equity transactions
  • Shareholder and partnership agreements

No matter what industry David’s clients operate in, he can develop the agile business strategies they need to grow and prosper. The most rewarding and fulfilling aspect of David’s work is when his clients tell him they have received significant value for his services.

Practice Areas Explained

David Ford's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Ford handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Vancouver.

Mergers & Acquisitions in Vancouver

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Internet & Cyber Law in Vancouver

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Vancouver

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 venue, 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.

Vancouver Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Vancouver-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.

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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About David Ford

Where is David Ford's law office located?
David Ford's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Clark Wilson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ford handle?
David Ford focuses on m&a, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has David Ford practiced law?
David Ford has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David Ford go to law school?
David Ford earned their education at (—, 2001); (M.A., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact David Ford for a consultation?
You can contact David Ford directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Ford received?
David Ford's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Repeatedly recommended, 2020.

Professional Profile

Why Clients in Vancouver Choose David Ford

Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Ford's practice in the field of m&a and internet.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

David Ford brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Multi-State Bar Admission

Licensed in Texas and British Columbia, David Ford can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering m&a and internet, David Ford can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Vancouver

A Vancouver-based practice means David Ford attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

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David Ford's Practice Areas & Specializations

Education & Law School Background

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The University of Texas
- 2001
M.A.
Carleton University
- 1996
B.A.
University of Calgary
- 1992

Awards & Professional Honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Repeatedly recommended, 2020
- 2026

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Texas
Admitted: 2001
British Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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