A partner in BLG's Toronto office and co-chair of the firm’s Health Sector Services Group, Lydia practises corporate and commercial law with a special focus on the health sector. She develops and negotiates complex contracts, participates in briefings with stakeholders and assists in the development and review of policy for hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, healthcare agencies, health-related charities, drug and medical device manufacturers and distributors, laboratories, pharmacies, medical supplies and service providers, and other healthcare-related organizations. Lydia provides advice on the Canadian landscape for health regulatory matters such as Canadian market entry, funding programs, marketing and advertising, interactions with health professionals, freedom of information and privacy and data protection. Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada. Also awarded the Martindale-Hubbell peer review designation (AV Preeminent rating, 4.9/5.0). Education: LLB (University of Ottawa). Called to the Ontario Bar in 1995.
