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BTO Solicitors LLP

Insurance

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BTO Solicitors LLP

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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

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Insurance - Scotland

Band 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 Chambers

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

  • BTO Solicitors have a commercial and pragmatic approach to their advice. They also have a good understanding of the insurance sector.

    Insurance respondentUK
  • Their knowledge and expertise is great, and they have good communication skills.

    Insurance respondentUK
  • They are subject experts who provide us with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely fashion.

    Insurance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Catherine A Currie
    Band 2Catherine A Currie

    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.

      Insurance respondentUK
  • Band 2Mark Morton
    Band 2Mark Morton

    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.

      Insurance respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at BTO Solicitors LLP (2)

Scotland

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

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