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BD&P's team of skilled, effective negotiators will find the right approach to resolve issues as efficiently and quickly as possible - through arbitration, mediation, or litigation.

With deep knowledge across diverse industries and tactics, the team will help to resolve even the most complex disputes. They also have extensive experience with administrative and regulatory bodies and solid relationships with experts in other fields that can be consulted when needed.

BD&P has one of the most powerful litigation bench strengths in Alberta. They appear before all levels of Alberta’s Courts, as well as:

  • ​Courts of other provincial jurisdictions 
  • Federal Court
  • Supreme Court of Canada 

Ares of focus include: 

  • ​Class actions
  • Commercial arbitration 
  • Construction litigation
  • Employment litigation
  • Energy litigation 
  • Estate litigation 
  • International commercial arbitration 
  • Investor-state arbitration 
  • Technology litigation 
  • Personal injury
  • Mediation 
  • Securities litigation 
  • Tax litigation 

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Burnet Duckworth & Palmer has a significant presence in the dispute resolution space in Alberta, with particular strength in energy litigation, including oil and gas and power-related disputes. The Calgary team is regularly engaged by clients in the construction, government and utilities sectors. The firm offers expertise in handling a broad range of trial matters from real estate and technology disputes to construction litigation and class action claims.

Work Highlights

  • Burnet Duckworth & Palmer represent DIRTT Environmental Solutions in a dispute against its founders and former employees, alleging breach of contractual, fiduciary, common law and other duties.

Strengths

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BDP are well prepared and when questioning or presenting arguments, do so in a clear logical manner. They are experienced litigators who handle difficult witnesses and complex issues with skill.

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They are always responsive immediately, proactive to keep things moving and very service-oriented.

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Burnet Duckworth & Palmer is exceptional at litigating complex matters, while also understanding the commercial and strategic elements of such litigation matters.

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The litigation team understands the goals of clients well and works hard to ensure those goals are met.

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They provide practical advice. They have knowledge of the local industry and market and a depth of experience. They are effective, efficient and good value.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeff Sharpe
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Jeff Sharpe
2
Band 2

Jeff Sharpe of Burnet Duckworth & Palmer runs a sophisticated commercial litigation practice out of Calgary. He handles a broad range of corporate and securities matters, notably in the oil and gas sector.

Jeff is a man of extremely high integrity and loyalty. He can really give that good, pragmatic, practical perspective.

Jeff is an excellent lawyer and litigator.

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Andrew Sunter
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Andrew Sunter
4
Band 4

Calgary-based Andrew Sunter is co-head of Burnet Duckworth & Palmer's litigation group. He is well equipped to advise on a wide range of complex litigation matters, including commercial, construction, energy, regulatory and security disputes.

I have complete confidence in Andrew.

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Susan Fader
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Susan Fader
U
Up and Coming

Susan Fader is co-head of the Burnet Duckworth & Palmer's litigation group in Calgary and has notable experience on major class action work, as well as litigation in the energy sector.

Susan has highly tuned oral advocacy skills and a sophisticated understanding of the unique commercial circumstances of the case.

Susan is an excellent advocate.

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Jeff Sharpe
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Jeff Sharpe
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Andrew Sunter
4
Andrew Sunter
4
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Susan Fader
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Susan Fader
U
Up and Coming
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