Professional Negligence
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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(0141) 221 8012About
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Experts in dealing with claims/complaints of all values and best known for dealing with complex, high value, multi-party professional negligence claims.
Our market leading team, which includes two accredited specialists in professional negligence, one mediator and a certified specialist in cyber security, has 30 years + experience in representing the full spectrum of professionals including accountants, advocates, architects, construction professionals, educational institutions, engineers, IFAs, insolvency practitioners, insurance brokers, solicitors and surveyors.
We achieve commercial resolutions and our experience, coupled with strong relationships with insurers, experts and counsel enables us to tailor solutions to all professional disputes.
We also defend D&O claims and represent professionals in regulatory proceedings before their professional bodies, including the SLCC, ICAS and the ARB and provide guidance on sensitive, effective handling of risk management, PR and reputational issues.
Known for keeping clients out of court where possible via ADR but also for the successful defence of high profile reported cases for Master Policy insurers, for example, landmark cases on breach of fiduciary duty and identity fraud.
Recent work includes advising on claims arising from payment instruction frauds and data breaches following incidences of cyber fraud where home working exposed vulnerabilities in processes, client and internal communications and IT systems.
Chambers Review
BTO Solicitors boasts a strong team that covers all aspects of professional negligence. The team is particularly well regarded for defending claims against solicitors. The firm is also noted for its work on cases involving accountants, surveyors and construction professionals. The team acts for a broad spectrum of professionals including insolvency practitioners, estate agents and insurance brokers. The firm's solicitors are experienced in handling cases before all levels of courts, as well as arbitration courts. BTO Solicitors also offers advice on mediation and demonstrates a wealth of experience in handling claims relating to breach of fiduciary duty.
Work Highlights
- BTO Solicitors continued to act through three successive insurers for a global technical services provider in connection with alleged design and construction defects arising out of the construction and commissioning of both the Edinburgh RHSC & DCN and Glasgow QEUH hospitals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BTO Solicitors has skill and expertise."
"BTO Solicitors has skill and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Edward continues to represent both claimants and defendants in professional negligence claims. His clients include individuals and insurers.
"Tim is very calm. He is a very safe pair of hands."
"Tim is very focused. He is very intelligent and can see where the issues are."
"Tim is calm and affable. He really knows his stuff and tries to give the best representation possible."
Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP
Scotland
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Head of Department
Gillian Harman
Jamie Robb
Lynne Cardow
Michael Collins
Rebecca O’Hear
Clients
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
AIG Europe Limited
AXA XL
AXIS Specialty Europe SE
Allianz Speciality and Global
Aviva plc
CFC Underwriting
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe SE
DAS UK Group
Markel International
NFU Mutual
RSA Group
Riverstone Management Ltd
Industries
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Accountancy
Architecture
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction
Education
Engineering
Financial Services
Insurance
Legal
Private Clients / Individuals
Property
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