From Calgary, Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP is primarily active in representing lenders and borrowers in energy and natural resources-related financings. Department head Kathy Pybus is recognized as a go-to finance specialist in Alberta and heads a team that includes Nancy Smith, who handled several large-scale financings during 2024/25. Simina Ionescu-Mocanu and Nicole Chorley are also recommended.
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Key clients
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- Whitecap Resources
- ARC Resources
- Bank of Montreal
- NuVista Energy
Work highlights
Advised The Bank of Nova Scotia and Royal Bank of Canada, as lead arrangers, on a C$4bn credit facility in connection with Canadian Natural Resources’ $6.5bn acquisition of assets from Chevron Canada.
Advised Whitecap Resources on its $3bn investment grade credit facility in connection with its acquisition of Veren Inc.
Advised ARC Resources on a C$1bn private placement offering of investment grade notes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nicole Chorley
Practice head
Kathy Pybus
Other key lawyers
Nancy Smith; Simina Ionescu-Mocanu; Nicole Chorley