About
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
A driving force in the Scottish market - the largest independent team operating throughout Scotland exclusively dedicated to the defence of Health & Safety prosecutions. A “market leader”, we are proud to be the only team in Scotland ranked Band 1 for both Crime and Health & Safety.
With Solicitor Advocates (criminal and civil) and a former Procurator Fiscal, we provide unparalleled expertise, countrywide coverage and guide clients through every stage of Regulatory investigations, including setting up privileged internal accident investigations, managing relations with Regulators from the outset and appearing in Court in trials, Fatal Accident and Public Inquiries.
It is our privilege to act for clients during the worst of times; navigating them through what can be a time fraught with commercial risk and financial uncertainty. By engaging the best experts, we ensure the highest service levels are always met.
Clients span every sector. Highlights include:
- Securing an acquittal of a charge of culpable homicide following a landmark 2 week health and safety trial;
- Acting for Larchwood Care Homes North Ltd during high profile Fatal Accident Inquiry concerning death of resident.
- Acting for individual Directors facing charges personally under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
- Acting for a local authority in an Appeal against an Enforcement Notice.
- Avoiding prosecution in several cases due to careful advice and representation of companies, partnerships and individuals.
Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP
Scotland
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
Alasdair Gillies
Amy Anderson
Jaimie McGready
Neil Macdonald
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
AIG UK Limited
Akela Construction Limited
Axis Capital
Broomhall Ltd
CHUBB European Group Limited
FABB Scotland Ltd
Larchwood Healthcare (North) Limited
NFU Mutual Insurance Society Limited
Tokio Marine
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Food & Drink Producers
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Private Clients / Individuals
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