Lydia Yu

Lydia, a dynamic associate at Dickinson Wright's Toronto branch, spearheads a diverse range of corporate and commercial law endeavors. Her practice is particularly concentrated on facilitating mergers and acquisitions for both domestic and international entities, navigating corporate restructuring, and enhancing corporate governance. Lydia stands out for her commitment to providing bespoke legal advice, meticulously crafted to align with the distinct business objectives of her clients.

Before her tenure at Dickinson Wright, Lydia honed her skills in the litigation department of a prominent regional law firm before broadening her expertise in transactional law at an international legal practice. Her law school years were marked by her leadership as a Clinic Supervisor at Western Law’s Community Legal Services, where she first began to apply her legal knowledge in practical settings.

Lydia's academic journey at the University of Western Ontario culminated in a combined J.D. and B.A. degree in Kinesiology in 2018, a testament to her interdisciplinary interests and capabilities. Her academic excellence was recognized early on with the Gowling Lafleur Henderson Entrance Scholarship in 2015, and she consistently featured on the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Honor List from 2012 to 2015.

In her legal practice, Lydia focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and emerging businesses, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge in these areas. Her professional engagements extend to memberships in the Law Society of Upper Canada, Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and Toronto Lawyers Association, reflecting her active participation and commitment to the legal profession.

Lydia's approach to law is characterized by a keen understanding of her clients’ needs, ensuring that each strategy is not just legally sound but also closely aligned with their business goals. Her background in litigation and transactional law across regional and international platforms equips her with a unique perspective and set of skills, making her a formidable advocate and advisor in the corporate and commercial law landscape.