Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 3
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Whatever the industry, BD&P provides tailored, savvy solutions that mitigate risk and provide results.
BD&P has a diverse client base. With a long history of advising some of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs in sectors such as traditional and renewable energy, technology, aviation, construction plus many more, they can provide valuable initial advice when for starting up or financing a new venture, through to guidance on reorganization, acquisition or sale of the business.
Lawyers in this group advise stakeholders of all types – boards and committees, management teams, sellers, buyers, investors, funds, lenders, governments and shareholders.
BD&P has a wealth of experience across many areas including:
- Anti-corruption and bribery
- Commercial agreements
- Corporate governance and disclosure
- Corporate reorganizations
- Mergers, acquisitions and other strategic combinations
- Private equity
- Shareholder rights and activism
Chambers Review
Burnet Duckworth & Palmer is a well-known Calgary law firm with expertise in both domestic and international corporate, private equity and securities mandates. The team handles energy-related commercial work, including the financing of midstream and construction projects and commercial real estate matters. The legal practice offers additional experience in capital markets and private equity-related transactions in the agricultural, automotive and aviation sectors. The group also advises on shareholder activism and corporate governance matters.
Work Highlights
- BD&P advised Hammerhead Resources and Hammerhead Energy on its combination with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV, a special purpose acquisition vehicle.
Strengths
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"They 100% meet our needs from a client service perspective. BDP has been very supportive of our business."
"They 100% meet our needs from a client service perspective. BDP has been very supportive of our business."
Notable Practitioners
Grant Zawalsky is widely respected and long-standing reputation for his corporate law expertise and operates an active practice in Calgary advising on high-value deals. He also has notable strength advising on shareholder activism.
"Grant is an excellent lawyer."
William Maslechko enjoys a long-standing reputation as a leading corporate lawyer in Calgary. He has a strong track record of advising on M&A and corporate governance mandates, particularly in oil and gas.
"He's one of the smartest lawyers I've ever worked with."
Alicia Quesnel is a highly regarded name in the Calgary and nationwide legal markets. She is best known for her experience advising energy clients on a wide array of corporate transactions.
Lonny Tetley focuses his practice on corporate and commercial law matters, advising clients on a broad spectrum of corporate transactional work, capital markets work and corporate governance issues.
"Lonny was an exceptional value-add."
"He is commercial, relevant and always quick to offer a detailed opinion and solution. He has allowed us to focus on our operations. knowing any legal issues are well taken care of."
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