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Dierk Ullrich, Partner | Leader, Japan and Korea Practice Groups

Dierk Ullrich *

Partner | Leader, Japan and Korea Practice Groups Fasken
Understanding the client’s objective from the start and anticipating the business issues is the hallmark to success.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2004
Language(s) English, German
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Dierk Ullrich is a corporate Partner in Vancouver, where he assists privately-held businesses, not-for-profit entities, financial and educational institutions on mergers and acquisitions, financings, and general commercial matters. Dierk uses his in-depth experience to also advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters regarding consumer protection, financial services and payday loans, mortgage brokerage, and liquor licensing.

With considerable experience in the new BC Societies Act and the Canadian not-for-profit legislation, Dierk also regularly advises societies, charities and not-for-profits in Canada on a variety of governance and compliance matters. He also assists foreign businesses with their operations and distribution networks in Canada.

Prior to practicing corporate and business law, Dierk was a member our Vancouver litigation team representing telecommunications, transportation, technology and education sector clients on matters relating to competition law, real estate, business practices, administrative and constitutional law.

Achievements

  • Recognized in Corporate Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2020 to 2025
  • Charter of Rights and Freedoms 20th Anniversary National Essay Contest Award, Canadian Bar Association 2002
2002 Canadian Bar Association Charter of Rights and Freedoms 20th Anniversary National Essay Contest Award Charter of Rights and Freedoms 20th Anniversary National Essay Contest Award for the University of British Columbia, Department of Justice Canada and Canadian Bar Association, 2002

Client Work

  • Insurance brokerage sells warranty business, [Deal - Confidential], Subsidiary of international insurance brokerage divests its warranty business through sale of assets.
  • Raymond James Trust acquires Solus Trust Company Limited, [Deal - Solus Trust Company Limited], Advised the majority shareholders and Solus Trust in their acquisition by Raymond James Trust.
  • WSG acquires BC’s Servco Industrial Contractors Ltd., [Deal - WSG International Services B.V.], WSG Energy Services has expanded operations in North America
  • Worley announces the sale of its North American maintenance and turnaround business, [Deal - Worley Group Inc.], Worley sells North American maintenance and turnaround business to CAM Industrial Solutions.
  • The YMCA of Greater Vancouver merges with The Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA and the Young Men’s Christian Association of Northern BC, [Deal - YMCA BC], Three regional YMCA charities merge to form YMCA BC.
  • Little Kickers completes sale to Stronger Youth Brands in a transaction creating the largest global franchised youth soccer program, [Deal - Little Kickers], Youth sports and enrichment platform acquires UK-based international franchisor of youth soccer programs in complex cross-border transaction
  • Pacific BioEnergy Corporation (subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation) sale of pellet sales contract book to Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc., [Deal - Sumitomo Corporation]
  • North West Rubber Ltd. in its acquisition by TorQuest Partners, [Deal - North West Rubber Ltd.], Advised a leading manufacturer and distributor of rubber matting and flooring products in connection with its acquisition by TorQuest Partners.
  • Pixieset Media Inc. announces investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, [Deal - Pixieset Media Inc.], Advised Vancouver-based software solutions provider in growth investment.

Career & Education

Education

  • Diplom-Jurist Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität
  • LLB University of British Columbia
  • LLM University of British Columbia
  • 1st State Exam, (Law) Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität

Community involvement

  • Community Advisor, Canada Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Research Society
  • Former Director, German-Canadian Benevolent Society
  • Mentor and Presenter in the World Trade Centre Vancouver’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) (2018-present)

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Law Society of British Columbia
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • CBABC Provincial Council and National Council Member
  • Officer, CBABC Executive Committee
  • Past Chair, CBABC Business of Law Committee
  • Past Chair, CBABC BarTalk Editorial Board
  • Treasurer, CBABC Animal Law Subsection
  • American Bar Association
  • American Society of International Law
  • Vancouver Bar Association
  • The University of British Columbia Alumni Association
  • Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce
  • Vancouver Board of Trade

Knowledge

  • Measure for Measure – Federal Government to Create New Public Transparency Register for Private Federal Business Corporations, 1/8/2024
  • The Place of Japan in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy – Electronics and Robotics Manufacturers in Japan Need Critical Minerals and Canada Can Supply Them, 10/11/2023
  • The Place of South Korea in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy – Battery Manufacturers in South Korea Will Find Critical Minerals and Clean Power in Canada, 10/4/2023

Events

News

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Inter Pacific Bar Association, 4/26/2024
  • Virtual Meetings - Tips, Traps and the Future, 11/2/2021
  • BC's New Arbitration Act and Changes at VanIAC, 10/22/2021
Speaker Virtual Meetings - Tips, Traps and the Future CLE BC - Charities and Not-For-Profit Law Conference 2021
Speaker BC's New Arbitration Act and Changes at VanIAC CBABC ADR - Vancouver

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