Fraser Hopkins > BTO Solicitors LLP > Glasgow, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile
BTO Solicitors LLP Offices
48 ST VINCENT STREET
GLASGOW
G2 5HS
United Kingdom
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Fraser Hopkins
Work Department
Construction
Position
Fraser is recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as an Accredited Specialist in Construction Law (first Accredited in 2010). He is a specialist in risk and construction disputes with vast experience in working on high profile building and infrastructure projects across the UK for a mix of contractors, developers and construction professionals.
Highly regarded in his field, Fraser leads BTO’s contentious and non-contentious construction team.
Career
Legal traineeship and thereafter Solicitor, C-A Petrie & Co., Dunfermline (1996 – 1999), Solicitor and thereafter Senior Solicitor, Alex Morison & Co./Morison Bishop/Bishops (1999 – 2005); Solicitor and thereafter Associate, Dundas & Wilson (2005 – 2010); Senior Associate, McGrigors/Pinsent Masons (2010 – 2019); Partner, BTO Solicitors LLP (2019 – present)
Languages
English
Education
University of Strathclyde – LLB (Hons); University of Strathclyde – Dip LP; Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde – LLM in Construction Law
Personal
Keen road cyclist.
Lawyer Rankings
Scotland > Real estate > Construction
Known best for its insurance expertise, BTO Solicitors LLP fields a ‘strong team of very competent and knowledgeable’ construction lawyers. The department is spearheaded by Fraser Hopkins, who focuses on dispute resolution and risk avoidance. Michael Kitson is a key figure within the team, advising both public and private sector clients on the procurement aspects of construction projects.
Scotland > Real estate > Social housing
The social housing team at BTO Solicitors LLP features lawyers from a broad range of sectors, including experts in employment, charity, data protection, and corporate law. The team is spearheaded by Grant Hunter, who is experienced in RSL litigation work including tenancy breaches and commercial disputes, and Caroline Carr, an accredited specialist in employment law. Peter Graham is experienced in assisting RSLs with site acquisitions, while Fraser Hopkins offers construction expertise. Karen Brodie retired in March 2023.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: fraud
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general
- Private client > Family
- Insurance > Medical negligence: defender
- Insurance > Professional negligence
- Real estate > Social housing
- Private client > Charities and not-for-profit
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Dispute resolution > Debt recovery
- Employment > Employment
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and executries
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
- Finance > Banking and finance
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation
- Real estate > Commercial property: Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy (excluding oil and gas)
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- Real estate > Property litigation
- Real estate > Construction