Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BD&P) is an independent full-service law firm based in Calgary with more than 120 lawyers and roots dating back to 1905, when Alec A. Ballachey opened a law office in High River, Alberta. The firm advises businesses across industries such as energy, agribusiness, construction, and technology on corporate, securities, litigation, tax, and employment matters across some 17 areas of practice, and has been recognized in Chambers Canada and The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Practice areas

Good to know

Lawyers 23

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar

1982–2025 · median 11 years in practice 14 of 23 lawyers

Law schools

University of Calgary (8), University of Alberta (4), Osgoode Hall Law School, Queen's University, University of Manitoba, University of Windsor 16 of 23 lawyers

Languages on the roster

English, French

Who handles what

Business & Corporate Law

Jake Bennett, Leslie-Anne Bowyer, Nathan Baines, Orieji Anya, R. Bruce Allford, Ryan Algar, Syd S. Abougoush, Ted Brown, Tristan Bray

Employment & Labour Law

Carly Baker, Craig O. Alcock, Hema Ahuja, Matthew J.A. Benson, Nathan Baines, Sydney Black

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Carly Baker, Craig O. Alcock, Matthew J.A. Benson, Ryan Algar, Sydney Black

Construction Law

Craig O. Alcock, Matthew J.A. Benson, Sydney Black

Administrative & Regulatory Law

Craig O. Alcock, Nathan Baines

Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Ryan Algar

Tax Law

John A. Brussa

Wills, Estates & Trusts

Sydney Black