Lindsay MacNeill

Practice Areas

Prior to joining BTO’s top tier Health and Safety, Regulatory and Criminal practice, Lindsay trained as a solicitor with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and worked on a number of high profile cases within the Proceeds of Crime Unit. She then worked in a busy Procurator Fiscals’ office and prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases from statutory breaches to common law charges in Court, from early procedural hearings through to trial. Now a dedicated criminal and regulatory defence solicitor, Lindsay has represented clients in a variety of criminal proceedings. She has also appeared with clients, including medical professionals and companies, in Fatal Accident Inquiries involving both Health and Safety and medical treatment issues. Having gained experience of appearing as both prosecution and defence in Court, Lindsay is able to consider cases from each perspective and offer sound advice on the prospects of criminal matters at an early stage.

Career

Trainee Solicitor, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (Aug 2010-July2012); Solicitor, Blair and Bryden Solicitors (Jul 2012-Nov2012); Senior Solicitor, BTO Solicitors LLP (Nov 2012-Apr 2016); Associate, Pinsent Masons (Apr 2016-Mar2018); Associate, BTO Solicitor LLP (Mar 2018-2021); Senior Associate, BTO Solicitors (? – present)

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Scotland and Health and Safety Lawyers Association (HSLA)

Work Highlights

• Lindsay worked with BTO’s Construction team to provide health and safety advice during a contentious construction adjudication. Lindsay advised the large construction company in relation to alleged breaches of CDM 2015, which led to their termination from a high-profile job. The Adjudication was successful, and the clients were appropriately compensated.

• Representing a client in a Fatal Accident Inquiry regarding the death of an employee. Carrying out the advocacy during the Fatal Accident Inquiry covering complex engineering and mechanical evidence.

Industry Sector Expertise

Client coverage in almost all sectors including: sport, agriculture, retail, transport, manufacturing, utilities, housing, construction (particularly Housebuilders), food and drink, residential care, care homes and care providers and public sector.

Languages Spoken

English

Education