About

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Our team, including 3 accredited specialists, advises a range of public and private sector clients, from large plcs, to membership organisations, SMEs, housing associations and individuals, including CEOs and senior executives. 

Advise on every aspect of the employer/employee relationship, from the recruitment process, to hybrid working, grievance/discipline, absence management, redundancy, mediations, protected conversations, disciplinary hearings, managed exits, settlement agreements, ACAS early conciliation, whistleblowing and discrimination claims. Also support HR projects advising on options and processes and provide guidance on many projects, from complex TUPE, to large organisational change.

Significant experience in dealing with contentious employment law issues, conducting tribunals and NHS disciplinary hearings and challenging collective industrial relations from both sides.  

Specialisms:

  • Healthcare sector: “go to” team for advising doctors and dentists through the 3 main UK medical/defence organisations (MDDUS, MPS and MDU) plus the BMA, RCN, care homes/providers, pharmacies and health insurers.
  • Advising membership organisations and representing trade union members: e.g. senior police officers in misconduct and judicial review proceedings via the Scottish Police Federation.
  • Advising the professions in employment issues and regulatory concerns
  • Employment Tribunal claims: instructed by Royal & Sun Alliance plc - only Scottish firm on RSA approved legal panel.


Chambers Review

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Employment - Scotland
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

BTO Solicitors offers employment law advice to public and private sector clients across Scotland, often working with educational institutions and local authorities. The team is respected for its healthcare work, particularly its expertise in handling complex disciplinary matters. The group handles discrimination, whistle-blowing, TUPE and outsourcing matters.

Work Highlights

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  • BTO Solicitors represented the British Medical Association in a tribunal claim raised in Scotlandby a salaried GP against a Scottish Health Board.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Caroline Carr
2
Caroline Carr
Head of Employment
2
Band 2

Caroline Carr acts for both employers and senior executives in employment tribunal claims concerning race discrimination, whistle-blowing and holiday pay, with a notable focus on the medical sector. Carr advises on disciplinary procedures and investigations.

"Caroline is clearly an expert in employment law and always simplifies matters."

Laura Salmond
3
Laura Salmond
3
Band 3

Laura Salmond advises both individuals and organisations on issues such as discrimination and whistle-blowing claims, as well as TUPE transfers. She is experienced across industries including healthcare, financial services and housing.

"Laura is absolutely first class, offering standout advice and support in a way that has been invaluable for our work and navigating complexity with wisdom and clarity."

"Laura knows the third sector and the challenges it encounters well. She offers practical solutions based on that knowledge."

"Laura is an excellent resource who can break down guidance from a legal perspective into language that is easy for the business to understand."

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Employment

Caroline Carr
2
Caroline Carr
Head of Employment
2
Band 2
Laura Salmond
3
Laura Salmond
3
Band 3

Members

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Caroline Carr

Caroline Carr

Head of Department

Dawn Robertson

Douglas Strang

Katie Hendry

Lesley Grant

Pauline Hughes

Rhona Wark

Clients

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Bethany Christian Trust

British Medical Association

Epilepsy Scotland

Glasgow Kelvin College

Intelligent Pensions Limited

Mactaggart & Mickel Limited

Medical & Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS)

NG Homes

Royal and Sun Alliance Plc

Scott Group Limited

Scottish Police Federation

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

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Commercial & Professional Services

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Retail

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