Firm PROFILE

Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Canada 2027

Rankings

Leading firm in Canada 2027

Ranked Departments

Ranked Individuals

Top figures

130

Lawyers

70

Partners

1

Offices

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Overview

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BD&P is a leading Western Canadian business law firm with more than a century of experience advising clients in the energy, infrastructure and major projects sectors. In 2025, the firm advised on eight of Canada's 10 largest upstream energy M&A transactions. Our lawyers work on some of Canada's most significant and innovative developments, including first-of-their-kind infrastructure and energy transition projects shaping the country's future.

Industry sectors (15)

Energy ( Oil&Gas)
Power & Renewables
Infrastructure & Major Projects
Construction & Engineering
Transportation & Logistics
Aviation
Technology & Digital Infrastructure
Data Centres
Mining & Critical Minerals
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Private Equity & Investment Funds
Financial Services & Banking
Manufacturing & Industrial
Utilities
Healthcare & Life Sciences

Capabilities (6)

Deep involvement in Canada's energy and major project economy
Market-leading M&A and financing experience
First-of-their-kind and transformational projects
Full-service capabilities across a project lifecycle
Independence combined with national-calibre expertise
Dominance in Western Canada while handling national and international matters

Key people

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Alicia Quesnel
Managing Partner
Grant Zawalsky
Partner and Vice Chair
Jeffrey Sharpe, K.C.
Partner
Robyn Bews
Chief Business Development Officer
Cali Oppenheim
Chief Operating Officer
Tyler Kelly
Chief Operating Officer

Work & experience

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BD&P advises on many of Canada's most significant energy, infrastructure and major projects, as well as high-value transactions that shape the country's economy. In 2025, the firm acted on eight of Canada's 10 largest upstream energy M&A transactions. As one of Canada's largest independent business law firms, BD&P combines deep industry knowledge, full-service capability and practical advice on complex matters, including first-of-their-kind and emerging industry projects.