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Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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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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Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP represented CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC in a dispute regarding a pipeline failure, including allegations of negligence.

Strengths

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  • Burnet Duckworth & Palmer prepares well, keeps us in the loop and is very good at advising on strategy.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanada

  • The team at BD&P is extremely responsive and knowledgeable.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanada

  • Burnet Duckworth & Palmer has the ability to handle large complex litigation and shows creativity and innovation in its approach. The team are good problem solvers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeff Sharpe
    Jeff Sharpe

    Jeff Sharpe

    Jeff Sharpe KC 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 smart, dedicated and client-focused. He is a great advocate.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanada

    • I trust Jeff's expertise. He is personable and smart.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanada
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  • Andrew Sunter
    Andrew Sunter

    Andrew Sunter

    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 securities disputes.

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  • Susan Fader
    Susan Fader

    Susan Fader

    Susan Fader is co-head of 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 is smart, dedicated and organised.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanada

    • Susan Fader is great.

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