LAWYER PROFILE

Cara Docherty

UK 2026

BTO Solicitors LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Professional Discipline

Scotland

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Cara is a Senior Associate in the Professional Discipline and Clinical Defence team.

Having practised exclusively in this area since qualifying as a solicitor in 2010, Cara is experienced in acting for defence organisations, insurers and individuals.

Cara advises and represents doctors and dentists in fitness to practise proceedings before the General Medical Council and General Dental Council. She defends medical professionals in clinical negligence claims brought in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session, as well as representing individuals in Fatal Accident Inquiries and high profile Public Inquiries. Alongside the employment law team, Cara advises individuals facing disciplinary action in respect of their NHS or private work.

Cara also has an interest in representing aesthetic practitioners in claims for damages and regulatory referrals, as well as offering advice to insurers and other organisations on regulatory reform in this area.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Professional Discipline - Scotland

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Individual Editorial

Cara Docherty has comprehensive experience defending dental and medical professionals. She often appears in hearings referred to the GMC and GDC.

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Strengths

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Cara delivers a high standard of work, is responsive and communicative.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Cara Docherty is very good, she's a lovely person to work with, and is detailed, personable and always on top of things.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Cara has excellent communication skills and good attention to detail, while being highly responsive.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession