David Ford

Businesses in fiercely competitive markets need creative, practical and customized legal solutions to accomplish their commercial aspirations. In providing these solutions to our clients, David puts his network of connections and experience to work to efficiently achieve their goals.

David works with clients across several industries, with a particular specialization in technology. Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a leader in Technology Law, he has an in-depth understanding of how technology clients operate and what is required to satisfy their ambitious business targets. In particular, David brings a unique blend of tech, financing and M+A experience, helping tech companies with respect to licensing, venture capital and strategic investments, and their M+A transactions.

As Chair of our Technology Transactions group David understands this rapidly evolving industry does not adapt to the rules, they recreate them. He shares this pioneering spirit with our technology clients in developing unique business solutions. As an example, David worked closely with technology companies in navigating the legal challenges associated with stock offerings to employees as compensation.

Services

• Private equity finance transactions
• Purchase and sale of businesses
• Corporate structuring and reorganizations
• Shareholder and partnership agreements
• Commercial contracts
• Licensing, distribution, managed services and alliance agreements
• Professional services agreements
• Channel partner and distribution agreements
• Web and mobile content

As a certified Family Enterprise Advisor™, David provides legal advice to enterprising families, taking into account the unique needs and characteristics of their business. Delving into the needs of multi-generational entrepreneurial families, this certification ensures David’s clients receive personalized advice suited to their personal and business needs. These skills also transfer well to the complexities of working with multiple founders in a tech company.

The most rewarding and fulfilling aspect of David’s work is when his clients tell him they have received significant value for his services. Our clients appreciate his ability to help develop the agile business strategies they need to grow and prosper.