About
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
BTO's leading Insurance team is one of the largest in any Scottish independent law firm.
We represent major UK and international insurers and agents and provide expert claims and litigation management, dispute resolution services and regulatory advice.
Lateral thinking in tackling case management and innovative feeing arrangements have contributed to BTO’s strength in the Scottish market. We are frequently instructed in matters which have cross border issues and in cases involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-million pound claims.
Unique to BTO is the broadest range of legal insurance specialists in Scotland, ensuring the right ‘fit' and optimum outcome for every case handled. 70+ professionals advise on: casualty and motor claims, claims management, construction, corporate crime, cyber security (including reputational), D&O, fraud, Health & Safety (criminal and regulatory defence), policy wording and coverage advice, policy indemnity, professional liability, product liability, property and commercial risks, recoveries and technology and IP.
Unrivalled knowledge of our market means that we offer genuine local expertise and best value, making a positive difference to our clients’ businesses.
Band 1 rankings for Clinical Negligence (Defender), Professional Discipline and Crime further reinforce BTO’s “solid” reputation and our internal advocacy team, consisting of civil and criminal solicitor advocates, is one of the largest in Scotland.
Chambers Review
BTO Solicitors is a solid Scottish team offering a range of services to insurers, from advice on volume claims to major catastrophic coverage cases. Clients benefit from the firm's strong practices in complementary areas such as personal injury and health and safety. The firm advises an impressive client roster featuring a number of market-leading international insurance companies.
Work Highlights
- BTO Solicitors acted for AXA XL and an insured construction sector client on the defence of a GBP16 million claim relating to a fall by a member of the public who had accessed a works site.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BTO Solicitors impress with their in-depth understanding and, more importantly, experience in matters."
"Because of their familiarity in the sector, BTO's preparedness and anticipation of next steps."
"BTO Solicitors impress with their in-depth understanding and, more importantly, experience in matters."
"Because of their familiarity in the sector, BTO's preparedness and anticipation of next steps."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Currie is extremely well versed in insurance defence work, particularly with regard to high-value personal injury and fatality claims. A solicitor advocate, she has experience representing leading insurers on a wide variety of cases.
"Catherine is grounded, knowledgeable and very experienced."
Mark Morton is well regarded for his ability to represent insurers in complex product liability cases. He is also experienced in matters regarding policy wordings.
"Mark is fantastic and does excellent work."
"Mark gives sound and sensible advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP
Scotland
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Alan Eadie
Alasdair Gillies
Alistair Barbour
Amy Anderson
Angus Crawford
Antony Millar
Calum Sweeney
Cara Docherty
Claire White
Garry Ferguson
Gavin Aitken
Jaimie McGready
Jennifer Mackenzie
Jennifer Stewart
Laura Donald
Lewis Richardson
Lindsay MacNeill
Mark Hastings
Mark Morton
Michael Collins
Neil MacDonald
Rhona McKerracher
Stephen Bryceland
Head of Department
Tim Webster
Vikki Watt
Wendy Thomson
Clients
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
AXA XL
AXIS Capital
AXIS Specialty Europe SE
Allianz Speciality and Global
American International Group UK Limited
Aviva plc
CHUBB European Group Limited
DAS UK Group
MDDUS
MDU
MPS
Markel International
NFU Mutual Insurance Society Limited
Newline
RSA
Riverstone Management Ltd
Tokio Marine
UK General Insurance
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