Nathan Illsley

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Biography

Nathan maintains a broad civil and commercial litigation practice. He has experience with complex commercial matters involving environmental law, tort and contract disputes, and class actions. He has assisted on matters before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Court of Appeal of Yukon, and the Federal Court of Canada.

Prior to joining Farris as an associate, Nathan articled and practiced at a leading national law firm in Vancouver. Nathan earned his Juris Doctor in 2023 from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria, having completed a double-major in psychology and sociology.

In his free time, Nathan enjoys reading, baking, and playing with his Miniature Dachshund.

Year of Call

2024

Pro Bono and Community Work

•Access Pro-Bono Summary Advice Program (2024-Present)

In the News

Articles

Farris Litigators Discuss BC’s Class Action Regime

November 19, 2025

Recognition

Farris Partners Support the Canadian Bar Association and its 2025 Goyer Award Winner

June 17, 2025

Announcements

Farris Welcomes Nate Illsley

May 12, 2025

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Advocacy & Litigation
  • Administrative & Regulatory Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Corporate & Commercial Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Victoria, B.S.c., Psychology/Sociology (Double Major) with distinction, 2019
Law School Attended:
Dalhousie University, J.D., 2023
Year of First Admission:
2024
Admission:
2024, British Columbia
Memberships:

Affiliations

•Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
•Member of the Canadian Bar Association

ISLN:
1001615510

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Location

  • Vancouver, BC
    Pacific Centre South , 25th Floor, 700 W Georgia Street
    Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B3
     Canada

    604-661-1720 Phone
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