Julia Lisztwan
Partner
Experience
Julia's focus is on:
- Commercial litigation
- Real estate and land disputes
- Cross-border disputes
- Corporate governance
Community involvement
Julia is Board Chair and President of the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra. She is also heavily involved in The Advocates' Society, and sits on the National Standing Committee, the Mid-Career Advocates Standing Committee, and the Alberta Regional Advisory Committee
Recent recognitions
Julia was recognized in 2024 by Benchmark Litigation in their Future Star List and in 2023 as 40 Under Hot List. She was also named in The Legal 500 Canada as a recommended lawyer in Dispute Resolution: Alberta.
Languages
Julia also speaks Spanish.
What clients say
"Julia Lisztwan brings a confident and deliberate approach to dispute resolution matters. She is skilled at assessing risk and making informed decisions based on the risk level of the client."
Professional involvement
Professional associations
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, The Advocates' Society
- Member, Association of Women's Lawyers
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- University of Calgary Instructor - Trial Advocacy
Representative work
$600 million commercial lease termination
Counsel to an international energy company in a $600 million action concerning termination of a long-term commercial lease.
Advising an energy company in a billion dollar arbitration
Counsel to an energy company in a billion-dollar arbitration arising under a profit-sharing agreement.
Action by New York hedge funds as former unsecured noteholder
Counsel to the former directors of Lightstream Resources Ltd. in a lawsuit brought by New York hedge funds as former unsecured noteholders.
Dispute regarding breach of duties
Counsel to current and former boards of directors of a chartered bank in a derivative action for breach of duties arising out of an FX manipulation lawsuit
Successful summary dismissal application for Bellatrix Exploration Corp.
Counsel to Bellatrix Exploration Corp. in a successful summary dismissal application of claims arising under three joint venture agreements.
Awards
Recent honours and recognition
Named as a Litigation Star in Benchmark Litigation Canada (2025)
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as Ones to Watch in Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2025)
Recognized as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation Canada (2022, 2023, 2024)
Recognized by Benchmark Litigation in their Canadian 40 and Under List (2022 - 2025)
Named in The Legal 500 Canada as a recommended lawyer in Dispute Resolution: Alberta, 2022
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as Ones to Watch in Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2023)
Publications
March 20, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Practice: Expert Witness Use of AI
June 4, 2024
Alberta Pilot Project Aims to Set Trial Dates Earlier in the Litigation Process Insight
December 19, 2023
Summary Trials are Out, Streamlined Trials are In
February 7, 2019
Alberta Court of Appeal affirms balance of probabilities in new test for summary judgment
News
August 12, 2025
Benchmark Litigation Announces 2025 40 & Under List: BD&P Partners Recognized
June 27, 2025
BD&P Recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2025 Canada Rankings
August 29, 2024
52 BD&P lawyers recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers Canada
August 7, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Unveils 2024 40 & Under List: BD&P Partners Recognized
May 1, 2024
BD&P Lawyers Ranked as Future and Litigation Stars
August 24, 2023
Forty-one BD&P lawyers recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers Canada
August 1, 2023
BD&P litigators named in Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under List
April 26, 2023
BD&P ranked highly by 2023 Benchmark Litigation Canada
July 28, 2022