About Ryan

Ryan Algar is a partner at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP focusing on commercial litigation and restructuring and insolvency. He acts for lenders, debtors, trustees, monitors, and receivers in proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, particularly in the oil and gas sector. His litigation practice also covers debtor and creditor claims and employment disputes. Ryan has been recognized as a 'One to Watch' in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law by Best Lawyers in Canada from 2023 through 2026, and continues to provide pro bono legal services through the Civil Claims Duty Counsel Project at the Calgary Courts.

Practice areas

Bankruptcy & Insolvency Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Business & Corporate Law

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Alberta
Undergraduate
St. Francis Xavier University, B.A. (Honours), 2009

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