Nathan Lidder

As a Partner and Head of Litigation, Nathan brings a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set across multiple areas of law. As a litigator with a client-focused practice, Nathan has extensive experience handling high-pressure, high-stakes cases. He leverages that experience to assist clients in a variety of complex civil, administrative, criminal, and quasi-criminal matters.

A distinctive element of Nathan’s practice is his representation of clients facing involuntary detention under the Mental Health Act and inmates subject to disciplinary charges under the Correction Act Regulation. Nathan also regularly advises on matters relating to incapacity under the Adult Guardianship Act and Patients Property Act. In this context, he frequently provides counsel on estate-related issues and maintains a thriving general civil litigation practice, offering comprehensive solutions across a range of legal challenges.

Nathan regularly appears before various courts, including the Saskatchewan Provincial Court, BC Provincial Court, Manitoba Provincial Court, British Columbia Supreme Court, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal, as well as a range of administrative tribunals.

In addition to his legal practice, Nathan contributes to the academic community as a regular contributor to The Cannabis Training Program at Okanagan College (Kelowna), where he serves as a sessional guest lecturer. He also co-founded the Boutique Counsel Network, a community of over 400 lawyers and legal professionals focused on providing support and education to members of the legal profession.