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BTO Solicitors LLP

Product Liability

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BTO Solicitors LLP

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Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP

BTO is the leading firm in Scotland for handling fire related, explosion and property damage claims and product recall. Skilled in pursuing and defending claims and experts in product liability insurance policy coverage matters. We are the primary operator in the Insurance sector handling product liability claims for some of the largest insurers in the world. The team are also experts in dealing with matters directly for clients, including blue-chip companies which are household names.

Our team contains specialist in-house Solicitor Advocates who operate in the Product Liability sector covering both the civil and criminal / regulatory aspects of claims. This allows us to provide a “one stop shop” with excellent value for money.

We advise a range of key business sectors in Scotland including: food and drink; medicine and health care; electrical & retail; building and engineering products; oil & gas; farming and aquaculture.

Specialisms:

  • Considerable experience of handling claims involving serious personal injury and fatalities.
  • A wealth of experience of multi-jurisdictional claims, dealing with complex claims with foreign law issues. The team handles claims involving companies across the globe including China, USA and Europe.
  • Experts in cross-border litigation in European and North American jurisdictions.
  • A team led by Mark Morton and Will Cole are representing BMW AG and subsidiary companies in applications being made for claims concerning certain diesel engine vehicles.

Clients (9)

  • RSA
  • AIG
  • NFU Mutual
  • Chubb
  • Riverstone
  • Tokio Marine
  • AXA XL
  • Aspen
  • BMW AG

Industries (9)

  • Food and drink
  • Medicine and healthcare
  • Electrical
  • Retail
  • Building and engineering
  • Oil and gas
  • Farming
  • Acquaculture
  • Transport

Chambers Review

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Product Liability - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

BTO Solicitors is a respected firm with a strong reputation for product liability work across the UK, regularly defending high-value claims in both civil and criminal proceedings. It advises clients from a wide array of industries, including medical, household appliances and construction. The firm acts for insurers and manufacturers during claims both for personal injury and for property damage related to faulty products. It offers experience of handling claims with foreign law concerns.

Strengths

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  • BTO's expertise was crucial in the case, and the way the team were able to focus on the key aspects of the evidence assisted the outcome greatly. Everyone I deal with from BTO is excellent.

    Product Liability respondentUK
  • BTO take a commercial and pragmatic approach in their advice.

    Product Liability respondentUK
  • The depth and breath of the team's knowledge is excellent. They are very responsive and have a focus on the technical evidence of cases combined with consideration of how this informs legal arguments.

    Product Liability respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Angus Crawford
    Band 2Angus Crawford

    Angus Crawford

    Angus Crawford is recognised for his cross-border product liability practice, which is strengthened by his experience handling claims in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. He represents a wide range of insurers and their corporate insureds in connection with product defect and property damage claims.

    • Angus is great on product liability. He is unflappable and able to get things done without worry. He's very knowledgeable and experienced.

      Product Liability respondentUK
    • Angus is very able in understanding complex and technical evidence and applying it to legal arguments. He understands nuances and limitations.

      Product Liability respondentUK
  • Band 2Mark Morton
    Band 2Mark Morton

    Mark Morton

    Mark Morton is a solicitor advocate who handles product liability matters for insurers and other household names. He advises on food-related claims, as well as claims within the agricultural and construction sectors.

    • Mark is exceptional.

      Product Liability respondentUK
    • Mark is nice to work with, highly motivated and very responsive.

      Product Liability respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at BTO Solicitors LLP (2)

Scotland

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