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Duncan James Reid

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25th Floor, 700 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B3

Securities and Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and International Trade

About Duncan James Reid

Duncan is a U.S. and Canadian cross-border lawyer with broad experience in strategic matters of crucial importance to his clients. Duncan has advised on significant and high-profile matters across a broad range of industries, including technology, forestry, energy, mining, hospitality and commercial real estate.

Duncan’s practice includes a significant number of Canadian and international M&A transactions, with a particular emphasis on cross-border U.S. matters for Canadian clients. Over the past 23 years, he has advised on transactions with clients and counterparties in more than 25 countries worldwide and more than 40 U.S. states. As part of that, Duncan has advised buyers, sellers and investors on the acquisition and development of many high-profile hotel projects in Vancouver, Toronto and across the U.S.

Duncan also advises the B.C. forest industry on the Canada-U.S. softwood lumber dispute, one of the world’s most complex international trade matters.

Most recently, Duncan has advised several First Nations on the development of major Canadian clean energy projects in partnership with leading industry proponents.

Helping clients of all kinds identify and achieve the best strategic outcomes in complex situations is Duncan’s key focus.

Prior to returning home to Vancouver with his family and joining Farris in 2012, Duncan was an Executive Director and Senior Counsel at Goldman Sachs in London and Hong Kong. Before Goldman Sachs, Duncan was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, one of New York’s leading law firms, in New York and London.

Duncan actively supports many community institutions. He is also involved in a variety of non-profit leadership roles, including as Co-Chair of McGill’s Canadian Advisory Board, Chair of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club and Director and Member of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.

Year of Call

2004

Legal Recognition

•Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2026)
•The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026)

In the News

Recognition

61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory

September 4, 2025

Sponsorship

Farris Supports the BC Council of Forest Industries

April 7, 2025

Recognition

61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory

August 29, 2024

 

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Areas of Law

  • International Trade
  • Other 2
    • Securities and Corporate Finance
    • Mergers and Acquisitions

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Farris LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2004, New York
    2013, British Columbia
    Memberships

    Affiliations

    •Co-Chair of McGill University's Canadian Advisory Board
    •Chair of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club
    •Director and Member of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
    •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
    •Member of the Canadian Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    McGill University
    Class of 2003
    LL.B.
    great distinction and valedictorian

    McGill University
    Class of 2003
    B.C.L.
    great distinction
    Other Education
    McGill University
    Class of 2000
    B.A.
    Econ.

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Partner at Farris LLP
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Pacific Centre South, 25th Floor, 700 W Georgia StreetVancouver, BC V7Y 1B3Canada

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Fax: 604 661 9349
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  • Monday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Duncan James Reid was admitted in 2004 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Duncan James Reid is admitted to practice in British Columbia and New York.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Farris LLP has 97 attorneys at this location.
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    Duncan James Reid attended McGill University and McGill University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Farris LLP was established in 1903.

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