LAWYER PROFILE

Will Cole

UK 2026

BTO Solicitors LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Real Estate Litigation

Scotland

2 years ranked

Litigation

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

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UK

Practice Areas

Will is a Partner in BTO's Dispute Resolution team.

He is an experienced commercial litigator, who specialises in working with our clients to develop strategies for resolving business critical disputes in areas such as real estate, commercial contracts, insolvency and competition law. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law from King’s College.

Will also has a particular interest in sports law, having previously acted on secondment as the Scottish FA’s first ever independent Compliance Officer, personally prosecuting numerous football disciplinary cases before independent tribunals. He continues to act for the Scottish FA in litigation and arbitration matters.

Accreditations:

Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator

Professional Memberships

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators;

Member of the Property Litigation Association;

Volunteer mediator at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Experience

-Acting for MAN Trucks in connection with competition law damages proceedings.

-Acting for BMW in group proceedings in connection with diesel omissions.

-Acting for a European pharmaceutical company in the successful defence of competition law interdict (injunctive relief) proceedings based on alleged abuse of market dominance.

-Acting for commercial landlords, tenants and property owners in many reported real estate litigation cases.

-Acting for the Scottish FA in an arbitration and related proceedings involving the SPFL, Rangers FC and Park’s of Hamilton.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Litigation - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Will Cole is head of the real estate litigation department. He is widely respected for his varied real estate litigation practice. He adeptly represents clients in disputes relating to dilapidations, rights of access, leasing and land sales.

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Litigation - Scotland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Head of department Will Cole has a respected practice handling commercial litigation, including damage claims and contractual disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Will Cole knows our rules and regulations well, which allows him to offer tailored advice on complex matters.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Will knows his market and gets to the point with helpful and clear advice.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Will demonstrates expertise and is able to focus on the specifics of our needs. He clearly sets out risks to ensure we are making the most informed decision.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is practical and commercial.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Will Cole is friendly and speaks to me in a language I understand.
LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Will Cole is very practical, always available and very easy to work with.
LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession