Atty. David J. Selley

Atty. David J. Selley

David Selley practises in the fields of corporate finance and securities, corporate & commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking and competition and regulatory compliance. David has experience in negotiating and drafting corporate documents, including securities offering documents, purchase and sale agreements, loan and security documents, and other contracts.

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About David J. Selley at a glance

David J. Selley is a Partner, practicing at Farris LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1998). Educated at University of British Columbia (J.D., 1997) and University of British Columbia (B.Comm. University, 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia.

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  • David Selley practises in the fields of corporate finance and securities, corporate & commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking and competition and regulatory compliance
  • David has experience in negotiating and drafting corporate documents, including securities offering documents, purchase and sale agreements, loan and security documents, and other contracts
  • David acts for clients in a variety of industries, including technology and information communications, utilities, natural resources, financial services, and industrial businesses
  • David represents large, publicly-traded companies, venture companies, private companies, and early stage companies and provides both strategic advice with respect to corporate transactions and ongoing general corporate advice
  • Best Lawyers in Canada names David as among the leading corporate and securities lawyers in British Columbia
  • He was previously named by Lexpert as one of Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 and is repeatedly ranked among the leading corporate commercial lawyers in British Columbia
  • Legal Recognition •Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2026) •The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026) In the News Transactions Farris Represents MTL Cannabis on $179M Sale to Canopy Growth March 16, 2026 Transactions Farris Represents Tricor Pacific Capital Inc. in Big Country Investment December 5, 2025 Recognition 61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory September 4, 2025

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David J. Selley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Selley 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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What practice areas does David J. Selley handle?
David J. Selley focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has David J. Selley practiced law?
David J. Selley has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David J. Selley go to law school?
David J. Selley earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.Comm. University, 1994).
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What awards or recognition has David J. Selley received?
David J. Selley's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of British Columbia
- 1997
B.Comm. University
University of British Columbia
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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