Farris

What Farris does

Farris LLP is a private, partner-owned British Columbia law firm founded in 1903, headquartered in Vancouver's TD Tower, with additional offices in Kelowna, Victoria, and Surrey. It is a full-service firm providing legal advice across more than 50 practice areas and industries, including corporate/commercial, litigation, real estate, tax, employment, First Nations business law, and industry-specific practices covering technology, forestry, wine/liquor, infrastructure, and hospitality. The firm is recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, and Lexpert, with 85% of partners independently ranked and 61 lawyers recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers directory.

The firm generates revenue through traditional professional services billing: hourly partner rates of approximately C$500-800+, fixed fees for defined matters, and transaction-based fees for M&A, real estate, and corporate finance work. Notable mandates include the C$1.4B Whistler Blackcomb/Vail Resorts combination, a C$235M Mr. Lube acquisition, a C$150M cross-border ATM for BTQ Technologies, and representation of First Nations in historic forest tenure transactions. Distribution is direct — partners and associates serve clients through reputation, peer referrals, and directory-driven lead generation, with cross-border capability delivered through the firm's membership in LexMundi's global independent law firm network.

Farris is governed as a limited liability partnership (with affiliated shared services entities Farris Management Limited and Farris Management Limited Partnership), is not backed by PE or VC, has no parent company, and operates exclusively within British Columbia. Its competitive position rests on 120+ years of brand equity, a concentrated talent bench of ranked partners, deep BC-specific domain expertise (forestry, ALR, First Nations law), and physical coverage of BC's major commercial centers.

Name

Farris

Legal name

Farris LLP

Website

https://farris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Farris LLP is a private British Columbia law firm founded in 1903, offering full-service legal counsel across 50+ practice areas from offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, and Surrey, serving corporate, government, First Nations, and individual clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate commercial law
• Litigation and advocacy
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Real estate law

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: Traditional law firm revenue through billable hours, fixed-fee arrangements for specific matters, and transaction-based fees for M&A and deal work. The firm represents clients across diverse practice areas including corporate, litigation, real estate, tax, and specialized sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Farris LLP is a full-service British Columbia law firm providing legal counsel across 50+ practice areas and industries, including corporate/commercial transactions, M&A, litigation and advocacy, real estate, tax, employment law, and specialized sectors such as forestry, First Nations law, wine/liquor, technology, infrastructure, and government. The firm serves mid-market and large corporations, government bodies, First Nations communities, and high-net-worth individuals from offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, and Surrey.

Product overview

Farris LLP is a full-service British Columbia law firm offering comprehensive legal services across more than 50 practice areas and industries. The firm operates from four offices (Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Surrey) and serves clients ranging from individuals to major corporations. The core offering consists of integrated legal practices including corporate and commercial law, litigation and advocacy, real estate, tax, employment law, and specialized industry practices covering technology, forestry, mining, energy, hospitality, and government sectors. The firm is particularly known for First Nations business law, infrastructure P3 work, and wine industry regulatory expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate & Commercial Practice Corporate and commercial legal services including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities, corporate finance, and business structuring for private and public companies.
• Advocacy & Litigation Full-service litigation representation across all court levels including appellate advocacy, class actions, commercial disputes, and regulatory proceedings.
• Real Estate Law Commercial and residential real estate legal services including acquisitions, dispositions, developments, financing, leasing, and land use matters.
• Tax Law Services Tax advisory and dispute resolution services including corporate tax planning, cross-border taxation, tax litigation, and CRA audit representation.
• Labour & Employment Law Employment law services for both unionized and non-unionized workplaces including collective bargaining, workplace policies, wrongful dismissal, and human rights matters.
• Private Client Services Estate planning, trust services, wills, estate administration, and wealth transfer planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• First Nations Business Law Legal services for First Nations including consultation, participation agreements, benefit agreements, and Indigenous title and rights matters in natural resource projects.
• Technology Industry Services Legal services for technology companies including IP protection, technology licensing, FinTech regulation, clean energy technology, and technology transactions.
• Infrastructure & Government Infrastructure project legal services including P3 transactions, public-private partnerships, government procurement, and municipal government representation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 years of continuous operation since 1903
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LexMundiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarris is a member of LexMundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. This membership enables Farris to provide unsurpassed strategic advice in international markets through connections with member firms globally, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, India, and elsewhere in the Asia Pacific region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG): Canada's largest full-service law firm with a sizable Vancouver office serving BC corporate, litigation, and government clients. Competes head-to-head with Farris for major BC mandates and cross-border deals.
• Lawson Lundell LLP: Vancouver-headquartered BC-focused full-service law firm with comparable practice breadth across corporate, litigation, real estate, and Indigenous law. Directly competes with Farris in the same regional market on similar mid-market and institutional mandates.
• Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP: Canadian full-service firm with strong corporate, real estate and Indigenous practices serving BC clients. Overlaps with Farris in mid-market M&A and resource-sector mandates.
• McCarthy Tétrault LLP: Top-tier Canadian national firm with strong Vancouver presence, recognized for corporate/M&A, securities, and litigation work. Competes directly with Farris on premium BC mandates and securities transactions.
• Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP: Leading Canadian corporate law firm with offices in Vancouver competing for high-end M&A and securities mandates. Comparable to Farris's corporate/commercial practice on premium deals.
• Stikeman Elliott LLP: Leading Canadian M&A and securities firm with prominent Vancouver partners. Directly competes for premium M&A, corporate finance and securities mandates in BC.
• Bennett Jones LLP: Major Canadian law firm with strong corporate, securities, and litigation practices and a Vancouver office. Overlaps with Farris on corporate/M&A and litigation matters in BC.
• Dentons Canada LLP: World's largest law firm with significant Vancouver office covering corporate, real estate, government, and Indigenous law. Directly competes for major BC mandates and cross-border transactions.

Broad incumbents

• DLA Piper (Canada) LLP: Global law firm with significant Vancouver office, serving corporate, tech, and real estate clients. Competes with Farris on cross-border mandates and tech-industry transactions as part of a broad international platform.
• Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP (now part of Norton Rose Fulbright): Global law firm with a long-standing BC presence through predecessor firms. Competes in BC corporate and real estate matters as part of a wider international platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FarrisLLP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farrisllp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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