Dana Siddle

Dana Siddle stands at the forefront of the health industry, spearheading the group with a blend of expertise in business and technology law. With a knack for navigating the intricate world of commercial deals and initiatives, she shines both in public and private spheres. Dana's advice is always grounded in practicality, aiming to solve problems and devise strategies, especially in the realms of e-commerce, privacy, and compliance with anti-spam laws.

Her journey in the tech arena, enriched by years of dedication, positions her as a trusted advisor to entities in healthcare, biotechnology, and life sciences. Dana excels in guiding them through the complexities of technology transfers, IT contracts, procurement processes, and the burgeoning fields of digital and telehealth. Her efforts are crucial in fortifying clients' health data management and privacy frameworks.

Before joining McCarthy Tétrault, Dana refined her legal acumen as in-house counsel for a prominent consumer technology retailer in North America, following stints at leading law firms in Canada and Australia. Her recent undertakings underscore her versatility, from facilitating long-term healthcare service agreements in the public sector to pioneering a COVID-19 screening initiative. Dana's portfolio also highlights her role in IT service provisions for hospitals, negotiations for home health care technology services, and a landmark co-branded credit card agreement.

Her negotiation prowess extends to data center co-location, communications infrastructure, and various IT service contracts, including cloud and software-as-a-service deals. Dana's comprehensive support covers procurement and commercial sales negotiations, e-commerce platform development, and IT service business counsel, including terms of service, marketing reviews, and privacy breach responses.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dana actively contributes to her community, serving on the board of Easter Seals (BC/Yukon), a cornerstone organization for the disabled. Her educational background includes a Law degree from the University of New South Wales and a Commerce degree from the University of Sydney. Dana's legal practice is recognized in New South Wales and British Columbia, marking her as a distinguished figure in the legal landscape across continents