About

Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP

BTO's leading Insurance team is one of the largest in any Scottish independent law firm. 

We represent major UK and international insurers and agents and provide expert claims and litigation management, dispute resolution services and regulatory advice.

Lateral thinking in tackling case management and innovative feeing arrangements have contributed to BTO’s strength in the Scottish market. We are frequently instructed in matters which have cross border issues and in cases involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-million pound claims.

Unique to BTO is the broadest range of legal insurance specialists in Scotland, ensuring the right ‘fit' and optimum outcome for every case handled. 70+ professionals advise on: casualty and motor claims, claims management, construction, corporate crime, cyber security (including reputational), D&O, fraud, Health & Safety (criminal and regulatory defence), policy wording and coverage advice, policy indemnity, professional liability, product liability, property and commercial risks, recoveries and technology and IP. 

Unrivalled knowledge of our market means that we offer genuine local expertise and best value, making a positive difference to our clients’ businesses.  

Band 1 rankings for Clinical Negligence (Defender), Professional Discipline and Crime further reinforce BTO’s “solid” reputation and our internal advocacy team, consisting of civil and criminal solicitor advocates, is one of the largest in Scotland.

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Scotland
1
Band 1
What the Team is Known For

BTO Solicitors is a solid Scottish team offering a range of services to insurers, from advice on volume claims to major catastrophic coverage cases. Clients benefit from the firm's strong practices in complementary areas such as personal injury and health and safety. The firm advises an impressive client roster featuring a number of market-leading international insurance companies.

Work Highlights

Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP
  • BTO Solicitors acted for AXA XL and an insured construction sector client on the defence of a GBP16 million claim relating to a fall by a member of the public who had accessed a works site.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine A Currie
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Catherine A Currie
1
Band 1

Catherine Currie is extremely well versed in insurance defence work, particularly with regard to high-value personal injury and fatality claims. A solicitor advocate, she has experience representing leading insurers on a wide variety of cases.

"Catherine is grounded, knowledgeable and very experienced."

Mark Morton
2
Mark Morton
2
Band 2

Mark Morton is well regarded for his ability to represent insurers in complex product liability cases. He is also experienced in matters regarding policy wordings.

"Mark is fantastic and does excellent work."

"Mark gives sound and sensible advice."

Ranked Lawyers at
BTO Solicitors LLP

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Catherine A Currie
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Catherine A Currie
1
Band 1
Mark Morton
2
Mark Morton
2
Band 2

Members

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Alan Eadie

Alasdair Gillies

Alistair Barbour

Amy Anderson

Angus Crawford

Antony Millar

Calum Sweeney

Cara Docherty

Claire White

Garry Ferguson

Gavin Aitken

Jaimie McGready

Jennifer Mackenzie

Jennifer Stewart

Laura Donald

Lewis Richardson

Lindsay MacNeill

Mark Hastings

Mark Morton

Michael Collins

Neil MacDonald

Rhona McKerracher

Stephen Bryceland

Head of Department

Tim Webster

Vikki Watt

Wendy Thomson

Clients

Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP

AXA XL

AXIS Capital

AXIS Specialty Europe SE

Allianz Speciality and Global

American International Group UK Limited

Aviva plc

CHUBB European Group Limited

DAS UK Group

MDDUS

MDU

MPS

Markel International

NFU Mutual Insurance Society Limited

Newline

RSA

Riverstone Management Ltd

Tokio Marine

UK General Insurance

Industries

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Accountancy

Asbestos Removal

Aviation

Construction and Engineering

Education

Energy

Equestrian

Food and Drink

Hospitality

Insurance

Legal

Manufacturing

Marine/Manufacturing

Medical

Motor

Public

Safety and Survival

Sport