Anthony Burden

Anthony Burden is the practice group leader for the Dispute Resolution Group in Calgary with a focus in the areas of construction, general litigation and insurance. Anthony’s clients are diverse and represent multiple industry sectors, and range in size from individuals to multinational organizations.

Anthony’s practice focuses on construction claims, in particular construction liens, Public Works Act claims, and surety claims with respect to performance bonds and labour and material payment bonds. He regularly acts for all levels of parties within the contractual chain: owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. He also has extensive experience in the drafting and reviewing of construction contracts, including custom contracts, subcontracts and supplemental conditions to standard form contracts tailored to particular clients and projects. Although he is based in Calgary, Anthony’s clients are located throughout Alberta, and often have operations throughout Canada and beyond.

Anthony also has extensive experience defending Alberta municipalities in a range of litigation including injury claims, construction and building code issues, and development claims.

Anthony has appeared on behalf of clients at all levels of court in Alberta, the Environmental Appeals Board, and in various commercial arbitrations. His approach to providing legal services sees him delivering efficient counsel while also maintaining a focus on avoiding unnecessary, costly litigation. With this approach, he is able to come to a resolution quickly and fairly, while still preserving amicable relations with all sides. Anthony is the sole author of The Canadian Treatment of Construction and Builders’ Liens on Crown Lands, the only text which provides an overview of every Canadian province and territory’s approach to construction liens on land owned by the Crown.