About
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
A driving force in the Scottish market - the largest independent team operating throughout Scotland exclusively dedicated to the defence of Health & Safety prosecutions. A “market leader”, we are proud to be the only team in Scotland ranked Band 1 for both Crime and Health & Safety.
With Solicitor Advocates (criminal and civil) and a former Procurator Fiscal, we provide unparalleled expertise, countrywide coverage and guide clients through every stage of Regulatory investigations, including setting up privileged internal accident investigations, managing relations with Regulators from the outset and appearing in Court in trials, Fatal Accident and Public Inquiries.
It is our privilege to act for clients during the worst of times; navigating them through what can be a time fraught with commercial risk and financial uncertainty. By engaging the best experts, we ensure the highest service levels are always met.
Clients span every sector. Highlights include:
- Securing an acquittal of a charge of culpable homicide following a landmark 2 week health and safety trial;
- Acting for Larchwood Care Homes North Ltd during high profile Fatal Accident Inquiry concerning death of resident.
- Acting for individual Directors facing charges personally under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
- Acting for a local authority in an Appeal against an Enforcement Notice.
- Avoiding prosecution in several cases due to careful advice and representation of companies, partnerships and individuals.
Chambers Review
BTO Solicitors offers a specialist team of health and safety lawyers dedicated to undertaking regulatory defence matters for a distinguished list of clients. The team is well regarded for its extensive experience across sectors including construction, transport and energy. The team represents a broad client roster including manufacturers, local authorities and leisure operators, and is particularly noted for its work on behalf of insurers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BTO's team provides a comprehensive service, with a personal touch. Its practitioners are very knowledgeable and professional."
"The team has an excellent width and depth of legal knowledge and many years of experience."
"BTO's team provides a comprehensive service, with a personal touch. Its practitioners are very knowledgeable and professional."
"The team has an excellent width and depth of legal knowledge and many years of experience."
Notable Practitioners
Vikki Watt focuses on health and safety criminal and regulatory matters. She regularly handles complex police and HSE investigations and prosecutions in relation to serious injuries and fatal accidents. She acts on behalf of both private and public bodies, including local authorities and private individuals.
"She is professional and has good attention to detail."
"Vikki is one of the most experienced health and safety experts in the country."
Lindsay MacNeill frequently advises clients during investigations into fatal and serious accidents, including those arising from workplace incidents.
"Lindsay provides an invaluable service."
Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP
Scotland
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Alasdair Gillies
Amy Anderson
Jaimie McGready
Neil Macdonald
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
AIG UK Limited
Akela Construction Limited
Axis Capital
Broomhall Ltd
CHUBB European Group Limited
FABB Scotland Ltd
Larchwood Healthcare (North) Limited
NFU Mutual Insurance Society Limited
Tokio Marine
Industries
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Aerospace & Defence
Agriculture
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Transportation
Travel & Leisure
Utilities