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About Lidstone & Company

Lidstone & Company Law Corporation is a local government law firm with offices in British Columbia and Alberta. Each of our lawyers has specialized knowledge and particular expertise in areas of municipal law, and collaborates closely with local government officials. We act as if we are In-House Counsel, in terms of response times and care and concern. Lidstone & Company has a reputation for successful litigation – defending claims, defending bylaws, and enforcing bylaws. This is because we have dedicated litigation lawyers, and not just municipal lawyers who litigate when necessary.

Each lawyer acts in areas of deep local government expertise. Our five senior lawyers have over 150 years of combined experience, and the lawyers altogether have over 200 Years of experience. Our proactive, preventative approach reduces risk, and we are known for problem solving.

Our lawyers have exceptional academic and professional credentials. We have precedents for all subject matters, and extraordinary library and research facilities.

We do not have conflicts of interest. Lidstone & Company does not act for developers, realtors, banks, resource companies, interest groups, etc. We look after local government. Period.

Lidstone & Company provides special services without charge to our clients, including quarterly newsletters, regular bulletins, annual client seminars, in-house workshops, templates and checklists.

Recent Publication

March 12, 2026

Lidstone & Company Welcomes Christopher Davis as Senior Counsel

Lidstone & Company is pleased to announce that Christopher Davis will be joining the firm as Senior Counsel starting February 2, 2026. Christopher is a municipal and regulatory lawyer with more than 35 years of experience advising local governments, developers, and public bodies. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 1985 and brings a rare combination of extensive in-house and private practice experience.

February 25, 2026

Update From Lidstone & Company Litigation Team

Sara Dubinsky Successfully Defends Remedial Action Resolution on Judicial Review

In Ferstel v. Nanaimo (Regional District), 2026 BCSC 291, the BC Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging a remedial action resolution (“RAR”) requiring the demolition of buildings declared hazardous and unsafe by the Regional District’s Board. Although the Petitioner had undertaken efforts to address the buildings’ condition, the Court held that the Board’s decision on reconsideration to uphold the RAR was reasonable. The Court further confirmed that a lack of unanimity among Board members does not render a decision unreasonable in law.

November 21, 2025

Bill M216

Bill M216–2025, the Professional Reliance Act, has recently been introduced in the provincial legislature (First Reading October 21 and Second Reading November 17). If enacted, the law would impact local government powers, responsibilities, and liability, as summarized below.