Nathan Lidder

Nathan is a litigator who maintains a broad, client-centric practice with a concentration in criminal defence. He has extensive experience representing clients who have been charged with various offences including murder, attempted murder, forcible confinement, sexual assault, assault causing bodily harm, drug offences (possession for the purpose of trafficking). Nathan often represents individuals involuntarily detained under the Mental Health Act.

As a unique part of his practice, Nathan represents clients in cannabis, CBD and THC related businesses. These include cultivators (both LP and Microcultivators), Processors (both Standard and Micro), extraction and derivative companies, vaporizer companies, retail stores/dispensaries and edible companies. Nathan provides general counsel services to these clients; in addition to, specialized advice including: risk management, strategic advice and regulatory compliance.  Notably, Nathan was appointed to the Board of Directors of East West Bioscience Ltd. (EAST.V) and continues to advise in this capacity.

In addition to the above, Nathan regularly advises his clients on estates-related matters and has a busy general civil litigation practice.

Nathan regularly appears before the Saskatchewan Provincial Court, BC Provincial Court, Manitoba Provincial Court, British Columbia Supreme Court, British Columbia Court of Appeal and various administrative tribunals including the Mental Health Review Board.