Burnet Duckworth & Palmer
BD&P provides premier legal service in all areas of business law, most notably in banking & finance, commercial transactions, commercial real estate, employment & labour, energy, insolvency & restructuring, intellectual property & technology, regulatory, securities and tax. In addition, BD&P is widely recognized for its skill in virtually all areas of litigation at all levels of Canadian courts and is a leader in the field of international commercial arbitration.
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- Business Type:
- Law firm
- Industry Type:
- Environmental
- Market Focus:
- Nationally (across the country)
About Us
Our History
BD&P’s roots can be traced to the town of High River, just south of Calgary – well known as the set to the CBC television series Heartland and the town of Smallville in Superman III. BD&P was originated by Alec A. Ballachey in 1905, expanded to include Frank L. Burnet in 1913, and continued to grow to the Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP that exists today.
Our Work
BD&P is noted for attracting top-level transactional and litigation work from a broad spectrum of clients. Our lawyers are recognized as some of the best in their fields.
Our Community Investment
BD&P believes that a law firm's responsibility to the community extends far beyond the provision of legal services. BD&P is proud of its commitment to the enhancement of life in its broader community through such sponsorships as Habitat for Humanity Calgary, the Calgary Homeless Foundation, the Calgary Inter-faith Food Bank, Vertigo Theatre and others.
Our Culture
BD&P is known for the collegiality of its lawyers. We like to think that we enjoy success as a result of our collective effort, a willingness to share our knowledge with each other. We also like to have fun together – whether it’s a running relay, a bike race or a Habitat for Humanity build site.
Our Leadership
Whom do we, at BD&P, look to as a reference point – whether it be for the standard of excellence in the practice of law, the importance of collegiality and respect among our peers or the social conscience that commands participation in opportunities for the public good? We look no further than the legacy left behind and the example set by one of BD&P’s founding partners, James S. Palmer.