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Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Energy: Oil & Gas

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Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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BD&P are respected leaders in this field, advising on all areas of domestic and international energy matters. BD&P have been part of the fabric of Canada's energy story for over 100 years. The team provides collaborative, creative and practical legal guidance while understanding the industry's history, challenges, and opportunities.

Oil and gas transactions and projects are complex but familiar for BD&P. They're long history of working with the pioneers old and new in the oil and gas business, together with sound judgement and strategic legal advice guides through all stages of a transaction or project development. If things don't go to plan, their skilled energy litigation group has experience in all levels of court and alternative dispute resolution.

BD&P works with explorers, developers and producers as well as facility owners and operators, lenders, marketers and other stakeholders in all aspects of the oil and gas industry. They can help with an extensive variety of matters including acquisitions and dispositions, environmental issues, joint ventures and partnerships, onshore and offshore drilling contracts, taxation issues, and more. 

The team has deep experience working on national, cross-border and international oil and gas matters.

The team is active in a number of energy-related professional organizations. These include the PJVA, CELF, CAPP, CAPLA, SEPAC, CAPL, Natural Resources Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and the Institute for Energy Law.

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Energy: Oil & Gas - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Burnet Duckworth & Palmer is a well-respected Calgary-based law firm with a strong record of joint venture transactions in the oil and gas industry. Frequently selected by upstream, midstream and downstream players, BD&P's energy team advises on major M&A, divestitures and asset swaps as well as international transactions and projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP represented Obsidian Energy in the sale of its operated Pembina assets to InPlay Oil for CAD320 million.

Strengths

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  • Burnet Duckworth & Palmer's understanding of our business is outstanding.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada
  • BD&P has a great breadth of experience, with top lawyers with a practical and business approach to providing legal advice.

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  • BD*P's tight-knit team of excellent lawyers enables swift and comprehensive delivery of legal support on fast-paced transactions. They have an experienced oil and gas legal team, and the team is very responsive, with thoughtful legal advice.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada
  • BD&P understands our culture and how we approach deals. Their knowledge of how we operate and our priorities is highly valuable. BDP is also capable of dealing with complex and sophisticated matters.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada
  • The BD&P lawyers are highly responsive, accessible and proactive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersAlicia Quesnel
    Eminent PractitionersAlicia Quesnel

    Alicia Quesnel

    Based in Calgary, managing partner Alicia Quesnel is one of Canada's top transactional oil and gas lawyers. She ably assists major energy companies with M&A and project development matters, as well as advising on related regulatory compliance.
    • Alicia is extremely knowledgeable in oil and gas and related fields and is able to handle the most complicated matters.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada
    • Alicia is a very experienced lawyer who provides excellent legal services in a calm and thoughtful manner.

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    • Her command of transactions is unparalleled, and she instills a high degree of confidence across the team.

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    • Alicia's legal drafting skills are outstanding.

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  • Band 3Carolyn Wright
    Band 3Carolyn Wright

    Carolyn Wright

    Calgary-based Carolyn Wright's practice includes acting for clients on a broad array of oil and gas transactions including joint ventures and corporate restructuring.
    • She is very strong, thoughtful and a good drafter.

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    • Carolyn is an excellent listener, and she provides top-notch legal services.

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  • Up and ComingBrittney Thompson
    Up and ComingBrittney Thompson

    Brittney Thompson

    Brittney Thompson is recognised for her valuable experience advising energy clients on significant oil and gas infrastructure transactions.

    • Brittney has excellent drafting skills, is a very quick study and is a pleasure to work with. She is an outstanding lawyer.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada
    • She has really deep understanding of her area and is very practical. She breaks down issues and tells me what I need to know.

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