BD&P Recognized as a Top Western Firm 2025

BD&P is proud to be recognized as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top Western Firms for 2025, a distinction that highlights full-service regional firms delivering exceptional legal service across Western Canada.

This recognition is particularly meaningful because it is driven by votes from clients, peers, and members of the legal community. Each year, Canadian Lawyer asks respondents to identify firms that demonstrate both depth and excellence across several key areas, including:

Legal expertise: Proven competence and specialized knowledge across a broad range of practice areas.

Regional presence: A strong client base and meaningful footprint within Western Canada, including Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northern Territories.

Significant mandates: The ability to handle complex, high-impact matters affecting industries, communities, and the broader regional landscape.

Service excellence: A reputation for responsiveness, practical advice, and consistent client-focused execution.

Full-service capability: The breadth to support clients across multiple sectors, rather than specializing in a single niche.

To be eligible, firms must operate exclusively in Western Canada and offer full-service legal capabilities. BD&P’s selection reflects the strength of our platform, deep regional roots, and commitment to delivering market-leading client service.

“We like to think of ourselves as a full-service boutique firm with big reach — we’ve got one office in Calgary, but the expertise and experience you’d expect from a global player. Our clients like the uniqueness of that combination.”
— Brittney LaBranche, Partner 

Strengthened by Growth, Leadership, and Depth of Expertise

BD&P’s recognition comes during a period of significant growth and momentum for the firm. In 2025, we welcomed 19 new lawyers, expanding our bench strength and deepening our capabilities across key practice areas.

We continue to broaden the scope of our services, reflecting the evolving needs of clients across Alberta and Western Canada. Our growth includes the enhancement of emerging practice areas alongside long-established strengths in corporate, employment, construction, and energy law.

BD&P is also home to one of the largest litigation teams in Alberta, known for its ability to manage high-stakes, complex disputes across industries. Our litigators appear at all levels of court and major tribunals, and they are involved in some of the region’s most significant mandates.

This progress is supported by strong leadership, including Managing Partner Alicia Quesnel (link to bio), widely recognized as one of the industry’s leading energy lawyers. 

A Commitment to Clients and Western Canada

We’re honoured to receive this recognition. It reflects the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our entire team. We are committed to delivering exceptional work and supporting the industries and communities that shape Western Canada.

BD&P remains focused on providing insightful, practical, and forward-looking legal advice across sectors. This recognition as a Top Western Firm underscores the value, we strive to deliver every day and the strength of the people and culture that define us.