
Insurance
UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
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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.
Clients (18)
- RSA
- NFU Mutual Insurance Society Limited
- CHUBB European Group Limited
- Newline
- Tokio Marine
- Riverstone Management Ltd
- UK General Insurance
- Allianz Speciality and Global
- Aviva plc
- AXIS Specialty Europe SE
- Markel International
- MPS
- MDDUS
- MDU
- American International Group UK Limited
- AXA XL
- AXIS Capital
- DAS UK Group
Industries (18)
- Insurance
- Motor
- Hospitality
- Equestrian
- Asbestos Removal
- Marine/Manufacturing
- Construction and Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Aviation
- Energy
- Safety and Survival
- Public
- Food and Drink
- Medical
- Education
- Legal
- Accountancy
- Sport
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Work Highlights
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BTO Solicitors represented AIG and a UK-based yacht winch manufacturer in connection with a claim brought by an individual who suffered an injury while using the equipment.
Strengths
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BTO Solicitors have a commercial and pragmatic approach to their advice. They also have a good understanding of the insurance sector.
Insurance respondentUKTheir knowledge and expertise is great, and they have good communication skills.
Insurance respondentUKThey are subject experts who provide us with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely fashion.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Catherine A Currie
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 in a wide variety of cases.
Catherine Currie is very professional in her interactions and understands the needs of the business.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Mark Morton
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 a very experienced, knowledgeable and pragmatic lawyer.
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Ranked Individuals at BTO Solicitors LLP (2)
Members
Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP

Stephen Bryceland
Head of Department

Angus Crawford

Laura Donald

Mark Morton

Wendy Thomson

Vikki Watt

Claire White

Lewis Richardson

Alistair Barbour

Cara Docherty

Jennifer Mackenzie

Rhona McKerracher

Tim Webster

Jaimie McGready

Lindsay MacNeill

Alasdair Gillies

Neil MacDonald

Ewan Ballantyne

Andrew Mackenzie

Duncan Mawby

Daniel O'Neill

Bryony Walker

Sian Keddie

Jill Harris

Ramsay Hall

Jennifer King

Martin Walker

Catherine A Currie
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Mark Morton
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