Daniel J. Reid
Associate Counsel
Daniel is a leading practitioner in the areas of defamation, privacy and media law.
Biography
Daniel maintains a robust practice focused on defamation and privacy law, with a particular focus on online defamation and breaches of privacy. In addition, Daniel practices in insurance and professional negligence cases.
Dan has more than fifteen years of experience advising clients and serves as co-chair of our privacy and data protection group. In this area of practice, Daniel has acted in high profile defamation and privacy cases, advised professionals and corporations dealing with privacy breaches, and frequently teaches professional development courses for lawyers and industry professionals relating to electronic evidence.
Daniel is cited by the Supreme Court of Canada (in conjunction with Mr. Baynham, KC) in the leading case concerning liability attached to “hyperlinks”. Daniel is a sought-after speaker on legal/technological issues, including issues relating to online publications on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) and anonymous emails, and has appeared on many local and national news programs, including CTV National News, CBC National News, and CKNW radio.
Daniel has also published numerous legal articles on the intersection of technology and law, including articles on the sharing-economy, the impact of “gig workers” on the insurance industry, and legal tools for proceeding against “anonymous” individuals.
Daniel grew up in Calgary and attended Carleton University in Ottawa to pursue a journalism degree. After working in radio and television, he moved to Vancouver to attend law school in 2005. He articled with Harper Grey and following his call to the Bar of British Columbia in 2009, he joined the firm as an Associate.
Assistance Team
Expertise
Education
University of British Columbia, LL.B., 2008
Carleton University, Bachelor of Journalism, 2004
Languages spoken
- English
Experience
Defamation and Privacy Law
Daniel has acted as counsel in cases concerning allegations of libel by the media, online defamation, cyber-bullying, and invasion of privacy. He has successfully obtained orders preventing publication of defamatory material, requiring production and forensic analysis of computer hard drives, payment of special costs in respect of improper document collection, and orders for disclosure of anonymous online authors. Below is a sample of defamation and privacy law cases in which Daniel has acted as counsel:
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Mercer Gold Corporation (Nevada) v. Mercer Gold Corp. (B.C.), 2011 BCSC 1664
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B.C. Civil Liberties Association v. Regina, 2012 BCPC 406
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Pierce v. Canjex Publishing Ltd., 2011 BCSC 1503
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Dosanjh v. Leblanc and St. Paul’s Hospital, 2011 BCSC 1660
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Pausch v. Abbotsford School District No. 34, 2015 BCSC 54
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Robinson v. Furlong, 2015 BCSC 1690
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Hansra v Joss, 2021 BCSC 80
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Malhi v Kang, 2023 BCSC 1116
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Lim v Zhu, 2018 BCSC 2376
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Lim v Zhu, 2018 BCSC 2415
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Lim v Zhu, 2018 BCSC 2357
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Lim v Zhu, 2019 BCSC 88
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Pineau v KMI Publishing and Events Ltd., 2021 BCSC 1268
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Pineau v KMI Publishing and Events Ltd., 2021 BCSC 1952
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S.J. v. S.D., 2014 BCSC 2277
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Galloway v A.B, 2021 BCSC 2344
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Rooney v. Galloway, 2024 BCCA 8
Health Law/Professional Regulation
Daniel has appeared as counsel in health law cases at the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia and at the Supreme Court of Canada. Following are a number of health law cases in which Daniel has been involved as counsel:
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Jacques v. Muir, 2018 BCCA 174
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Jacques v Muir, 2017 BCSC 2400
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Cojocaru v. British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, 2013 SCC 30
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Roumanis v. Liebenberg, 2011 BCSC 278
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Cowie v. Draper, 2010 BCSC 686
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Maher v. Sutton, 2013 BCSC 1808
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Jacques v. Muir, 2017 BCCA 317
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Jensen v. Ross, 2016 BCCA 278
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Kent v. Translink, 2016 BCSC 224
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Jensen v. Ross, 2016 BCCA 278
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Jacques v. Muir, 2017 BCCA 317
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Jacques v. Muir, 2017 BCCA 344
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Jacques v. Muir, 2018 BCCA 174
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A.M. v Dr. F, 2020 BCSC 2139
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C.D. v Provincial Health Services Authority, 2019 BCSC 603
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Crawford v Nazif, 2019 BCSC 2336
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Lam v Lifemark Health Corp., 2023 BCSC 178
Insurance Law
Daniel also has an active insurance law practice and has acted as counsel in personal injury, professional negligence, and WorkSafe BC matters. Insurance cases in which Daniel has acted as counsel include:
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Yang v Fourso, 2017 BCSC 2604
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David Colin Andrews v. Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union and Neptune Insulated
Professional Credentials
Leadership
- Britannia Pro Bono Clinic – LSLAP – Law Students Legal Advice Program, Past Supervisor
- Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Health Law Subsection, Co-Chair
- Canadian Bar Association BC Health Law Section, Member at large
- Harper Grey Defamation, Media & Privacy Law Group, Past Co-Chair
- Pro Bono Law of BC Civil Chambers Duty Counsel Project, Volunteer
- Media Law Adjunct Professor, UBC School of Journalism
Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association – BC Branch Subsections, Member: Civil Litigation, Insurance, Health Law
- Advocates Club, Member
- The Law Society of British Columbia, Member
Recognition
Recognized as a “Future Star” in British Columbia by Benchmark Canada®
2023-2026
Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation in Canada by Best Lawyers®
2025 – 2026
Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Privacy and Data Security Law in Canada by Best Lawyers®
2025 – 2026
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