Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 3
About
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
One of Scotland’s largest dispute resolution teams with a breadth and depth of talent and a pragmatic approach that businesses, public, third sector organisations and individuals can rely on to resolve complex issues, often with international aspects.
Specialisms range from corporate and partnership disputes to commercial contracts, real estate, competition law, corporate applications and tax.
Recognised for our ability to plead cases in court and at tribunals - enhanced by our in-house ADVantage advocacy service team of Solicitor Advocates with extended rights of audience (highest headcount in a Scottish firm). Leads to significant cost savings and often a better understanding of cases as solicitors run cases from start to finish.
Recent work:
- Acting for MAN SE in connection with multiple follow-on damages claims under competition law founding upon the European Commission’s 2016 Trucks Decision.
- Acting for multinational gain supplier and processor, ADM, in litigation following the administration of a UK grain wholesaler, Alexander Inglis and Son, through which ADM was able to recover over 3,700 metric tonnes of oil seed rape
- Acting for the shareholders of an online retailer in a multinational shareholder dispute involving interests in Scotland, England and Germany.
Chambers Review
BTO Solicitors acts for a variety of clients on litigation, including major corporates, partnerships, business operators and individual shareholders. The firm has particular experience handling shareholder disputes in addition to asset recovery and contractual litigation.
Work Highlights
- BTO Solicitors represented BMW in the group litigation regarding the NOx emissions of diesel vehicles in the Court of Sessions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We rate BTO's ability to handle complex matters; they demonstrate exceptional expertise and innovative problem-solving skills. The case outcomes have consistently exceeded our expectations."
"Their help has been invaluable and we ultimately achieved the best outcome we could have got. Whatever I need them for and no matter the method, it's always simple and stress-free."
"I am extremely happy with the client service provided by the firm. They always answer my queries and questions in a professional and timely manner."
"The team is very good at identifying the strengths of a case, and they're also good at being pragmatic and commercial. They have good insight into the sports industry too."
"BTO has unparalleled client service with great flexibility and availability. The way BTO dealt with us surpassed our expectation. Their commercial awareness was excellent too."
"We rate BTO's ability to handle complex matters; they demonstrate exceptional expertise and innovative problem-solving skills. The case outcomes have consistently exceeded our expectations."
"Their help has been invaluable and we ultimately achieved the best outcome we could have got. Whatever I need them for and no matter the method, it's always simple and stress-free."
"I am extremely happy with the client service provided by the firm. They always answer my queries and questions in a professional and timely manner."
"The team is very good at identifying the strengths of a case, and they're also good at being pragmatic and commercial. They have good insight into the sports industry too."
"BTO has unparalleled client service with great flexibility and availability. The way BTO dealt with us surpassed our expectation. Their commercial awareness was excellent too."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Edward is a solicitor advocate with a strong dispute resolution practice. He advises on company and insolvency disputes as well as those with complex professional negligence aspects.
"He has a stellar reputation and it is deserved; he's a calm and affable chap, who really knows his stuff and he tries to give the best representation possible."
Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP
Scotland
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Aaron Kane
Angus Wood
Angus Crawford
Cat MacLean
Grant Hunter
Head of Department
Heather Gibson
Kieran Thrall
Kirsteen Maclean
Lauren McFarlane
Lily Morrison
Lucy Dunlop
Lynn Richmond
Mark Morton
Michael Collins
Michael Kitson
Paul Motion
Regan Wallace
Rhona Walk
Sean Watt
Will Cole
Clients
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
AIG Europe
American Express Services (Europe)
Chubb Insurance
Coface UK
Greenbelt Group Ltd
Lloyds Banking Group
NFU Mutual
Pendragon plc
RSA Group
Stena Line Ports Limited
Industries
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Housebuilding
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Private Clients / Individuals
Public Sector
Real Estate
Renewable Energy
Residential care
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure