David Spratley
PartnerCo-lead, Canadian Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Group
Trademark Agent
Trademark Agent
EXPERIENCE
Languages
- English
Education
- LL.B., Dalhousie University, 2001
- M.L.I.S., Dalhousie University, 2001
- B.A., Political Science, (Honours), University of British Columbia, 1995
Awards
- Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in Canada (Information Technology Law: Vancouver), 2022
- Best Lawyers in Canada (Intellectual Property Law), 2017-2025; (Technology Law), 2018-2025; (Information Technology Law), 2020-2025; (Privacy and Data Security Law), 2025
Publications
- Contributor, "Trade Marks 2023 - Canada," chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guides (2022-2023)
Prior Experience
David has worked in-house for a large public healthcare organization where he advised on legal issues and strategies in a wide range of areas, including information technology, life sciences, business and commercial initiatives, privacy, human resources, communications, procurement and facilities.
Memberships And Affiliations
- Member, Law Society of British Columbia
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Chair, Computer Law Section, Canadian Bar Association, 2004-2006
- Vice-chair, Computer Law Section, Canadian Bar Association, 2003-2004
- Secretary, Computer Law Section, Canadian Bar Association, 2002-2003