Calgary-headquarted firm Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP provides clients from a range of sectors litigation and arbitration representation in oil and gas, renewables, construction and agribusiness-related disputes. The practice is co-led by Susan Fader, who specializes in contract and tort-based disputes, including the representation of clients in partnership and shareholder disputes; and Andrew Sunter, who majors on commercial, construction, energy and securities litigation, as well as corporate governance issues. Also noted are Jeffrey Sharpe KC (construction, insurance and oil and gas disputes); James Murphy (contract disputes, commercial lease disputes, oppression remedy claims); Joanne Luu (commercial litigation and arbitration); and associate Kylan Kidd (oil and gas and contractual disputes).
Testimonials
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‘Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP is a highly regarded local firm. They have top-calibre dispute resolution practitioners. They practice ethically and with courtesy, while fiercely advocating for their clients.’
‘Jeffrey Sharpe KC, Susan Fader, David de Groot and Julia Lisztwan all practice in the manner noted above and are also extremely enjoyable to be around. They are hyper responsive and great to work with.’
Key clients
- Deans Knight Income Corporation
- CNOOC Petroleum North America
Work highlights
- Represented Deans Knight Income Corporation in Deans Knight Income Corporation v. His Majesty the King.
- Counsel to CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC as plaintiff in a lease dispute concerning the discovery of asbestos in fireproofing in the air distribution system of a commercial office tower leased by the plaintiff.