Product Liability
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
About
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
BTO is the leading firm in Scotland for handling fire related, explosion and property damage claims and product recall. Skilled in pursuing and defending claims and experts in product liability insurance policy coverage matters. We are the primary operator in the Insurance sector handling product liability claims for some of the largest insurers in the world. The team are also experts in dealing with matters directly for clients, including blue-chip companies which are household names.
Our team contains specialist in-house Solicitor Advocates who operate in the Product Liability sector covering both the civil and criminal / regulatory aspects of claims. This allows us to provide a “one stop shop” with excellent value for money.
We advise a range of key business sectors in Scotland including: food and drink; medicine and health care; electrical & retail; building and engineering products; oil & gas; farming and aquaculture.
Specialisms:
- Considerable experience of handling claims involving serious personal injury and fatalities.
- A wealth of experience of multi-jurisdictional claims, dealing with complex claims with foreign law issues. The team handles claims involving companies across the globe including China, USA and Europe.
- Experts in cross-border litigation in European and North American jurisdictions.
- A team led by Mark Morton and Will Cole are representing BMW AG and subsidiary companies in applications being made for claims concerning certain diesel engine vehicles.
Chambers Review
BTO Solicitors is a respected firm with a strong reputation for product liability work across the UK, regularly defending high-value claims both in civil and criminal proceedings. It advises clients from a wide array of industries, including medical, household appliances, and construction. The firm acts for insurers and manufacturers during claims both for personal injury and property damage related to faulty products. It offers experience of handling claims with foreign law concerns.
Work Highlights
- BTO Solicitors represented BMW AG and its group companies in the NOx emissions litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BTO Solicitors has always been prompt and efficient. We have been very pleased with the service, which was provided at reasonable cost."
"BTO Solicitors provides attention to detail and a common-sense approach."
"BTO Solicitors has always been prompt and efficient. We have been very pleased with the service, which was provided at reasonable cost."
"BTO Solicitors provides attention to detail and a common-sense approach."
Notable Practitioners
Angus Crawford is recognised for his cross-border product liability practice, which is strengthened by his experience handling claims in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. He represents a wide range of insurers and their corporate insureds in connection with product defect and property damage claims.
"Angus knows what he is doing and is very sensible. The insurers love and trust him."
"Angus has a very personable approach, which makes people feel at ease."
Mark Morton is a solicitor advocate who handles product liability matters for insurers and other household names. He advises on food-related claims, as well as claims within the agricultural and construction sectors.
"I feel like you get two for the price of one with Mark, as he is both an experienced partner and a solicitor advocate."
"Mark is thorough in his consideration of potential legal issues and I find him to be very good at building a team to ensure the client gets the best service possible."
Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP
Scotland
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Angus Crawford
Catherine Currie
Claire White
Lewis Richardson
Wendy Thomson
Clients
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
AIG
AXA XL
Aspen
BMW AG
Chubb
NFU Mutual
RSA
Riverstone
Tokio Marine
Industries
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Acquaculture
Building and engineering
Electrical
Farming
Food and drink
Medicine and healthcare
Oil and gas
Retail
Transport