Crime

About

Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP

Dedicated specialists with a wide-ranging criminal practice spanning decades. An exceptional team that provide bespoke advice and representation - 2 members are Solicitor Advocates, one is undertaking the qualification presently and 1 is a former Procurator Fiscal Depute.

Frequently called upon on a 24hour basis to reactively provide strategic advice on complex issues. Clients range from large public sector organisations to high profile individuals from the worlds of sport, politics, music and business. We understand the reputational pressures created by any form of investigation into any alleged impropriety through vast experience of dealing with CEOs and boards of blue chip corporations, MDs and Senior Managers of SMEs.

One of the few firms in Scotland with a volume of private client criminal work, helping clients navigate the unfamiliar criminal process to successful outcomes. Instructions also feature a significant body of advice and advocacy in large Fraud and Health & Safety Cases.

We provide advice, assistance and representation at interviews by all enforcement agencies: Police, HSE, SEPA and MCA.

Significant experience in Road Traffic prosecutions securing results for those facing serious allegations with potential custodial outcomes and less serious allegations.

Provide advocacy in the defence of Regulatory prosecutions (Health & Safety, environment, trading standards) and representation at FAIs, post incident management and strategic advice.