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

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Health & Safety - Scotland
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Vikki Watt
1
Vikki Watt
1
Band 1

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
3
Lindsay MacNeill
3
Band 3

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

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Scotland

Health & Safety

Vikki Watt
1
Vikki Watt
1
Band 1
Lindsay MacNeill
3
Lindsay MacNeill
3
Band 3
Ramsay Hall
U
Ramsay Hall
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Alasdair Gillies

Amy Anderson

Jaimie McGready

Neil Macdonald

Vikki Watt

Vikki Watt

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

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Aerospace & Defence

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Education

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

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Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

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Transportation

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