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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 corporate governance, 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 2026
  • 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
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

Experience

  • 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], Pacific BioEnergy Corporation sells pellet sales contract book to Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. Fasken advised Sumitomo Corporation with a team led by Dierk Ullrich, and included Adrian Wan (M&A), Anthony F. Baldanza (Competition), Clayton Jones (LEHR), Justine Reisler (Competition), Kai Alderso...
  • 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.
  • Canadian Hydrogen Association plays integral role in advancing Canada’s global leadership in the hydrogen economy, [Case - Canadian Hydrogen Association], Canadian national hydrogen association driving the country’s net-zero future with clean hydrogen innovation.

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

  • Former Director, German-Canadian Benevolent Society
  • Former Director, Surrey German Language School Society
  • Mentor and Presenter in the World Trade Centre Vancouver’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) (2018-2022)

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Inter Pacific Bar Association, Jurisdictional Council Member for Canada (2024-present)
  • Law Society of British Columbia
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Past CBABC Provincial Council and National Council Member
  • Past 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

  • Data Centres and Artificial Intelligence: A Growing Opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Power?, 10/28/2025
  • Another Sign of Canadian Leadership in Nuclear Energy: North America’s First SMR Has Received Federal and Provincial Approval, 6/4/2025
  • Do Not Disregard Canadian Unlimited Liability Corporations, 5/8/2025
  • New Public Transparency Register for B.C. Companies Expected in 2026, 3/10/2025
  • Diversification Opportunities for Canada’s Life Sciences Businesses in South Korea, 2/19/2025
  • 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
  • Canada and South Korea Sign MOU on Critical Mineral Supply Chains, Clean Energy Transition and Energy Security, 5/25/2023
  • Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole - British Columbia Corporate Transparency Register Will Become Accessible to the Public, 5/12/2023

Events

  • Symposium 2020 - ESG and the In-House Counsel - Legal Tools and Business Impacts, 11/18/2020
  • The New Societies Act: What's It All About?, 3/8/2017
  • Fasken Martineau Symposium 2015 - Vancouver, 10/29/2015
  • Fasken Martineau Symposium 2013 - Vancouver, 10/30/2013

News

  • Fasken will attend the 2026 IBA in Copenhagen, 4/13/2026
  • Fasken Welcomes the IBA to Toronto, 5/1/2025
  • Fasken Attends IBA 2022 in Miami, 7/21/2022
  • Fasken recognized by ACG British Columbia in Deal of the Year 2019, 10/31/2019
  • Fasken Attends IBA 2019 in Seoul, 8/8/2019
  • The Lawyer’s Daily interviews Dierk Ullrich in an article about BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal updates, 7/25/2019
  • Fasken Martineau Releases The Well-Governed Non-Profit Guide, 6/7/2017

Publications

  • PLTC Practice Material, Chapter 12 (Not-for-profit Organizations), 9/1/2025
  • Ongoing: British Columbia Societies Guide, 5/22/2025
  • Ongoing: British Columbia Company Law Practice Manual, 5/22/2025
  • Ongoing: Annotated British Columbia Societies Act, Canada Law Book, 5/22/2025
  • Ongoing: CLE Due Diligence Deskbook, 5/22/2025
  • PLTC Practice Material, Chapter 2 (Incorporation Procedures), 1/1/2025
  • B.C. corporate transparency register will be accessible to public, 6/2/2023
  • New Transparency Registers For B.C. Private Companies, 2/1/2020
  • It Stays in the Family 2019, 4/26/2019
  • Ongoing Annotated British Columbia Business Corporation Act, 1/1/2016
Resource Ongoing: British Columbia Societies Guide Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
Guide Ongoing: British Columbia Company Law Practice Manual Societies, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC

Speaking Engagements

  • Bilateral and Regional Trade Agreements | Catalysts for Cross-Border M&A and Investments: Key Trends and Opportunities, 2/28/2026
  • 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
  • Doing Business with Canadian Ports, 10/2/2018
  • The New Societies Act: It's (Not) the End of the World as We Know It", 10/3/2017
  • The New Societies Act: Modernization, Flexibility, and Accountability, 11/24/2016
  • Member-Funded Societies, 10/27/2016
  • The New Societies Act: Time to Get Your (Societies) Act Together, 9/28/2016
  • The New Legislation for BC Not-For-Profits: What You Need to Know to Get Your (Societies) Act Together, 2/15/2016