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BTO Solicitors LLP
48 ST VINCENT STREET
GLASGOW
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Grant Hunter

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Work Department

Dispute Resolution, Insolvency, Commercial Debt and Asset Recovery

Position

Partner and Head of BTO’s Commercial Dispute Resolution Department, based in our Glasgow Office.

Grant is an experienced litigator specialising in commercial dispute resolution, in particular corporate litigation including warranty claims, unfair prejudice petitions and associated shareholder disputes, corporate and personal insolvency, property disputes, asset recovery and commercial debt recovery litigation.

He has a long and successful track record in these areas, having appeared regularly in Sheriff Courts and Tribunals throughout Scotland since 1991. Grant also litigates in the Court of Session and conducts arbitration and mediation for commercial clients.

Grant also acts for insolvency practitioners in personal and corporate insolvencies and for other Chartered Accountants in commercial disputes. Via Mackrell International, he is involved from time to time in cross border dispute resolution.

Grant’s client base includes well known Scottish and UK SMEs, major UK banks, global credit card companies, European credit insurers, some PLCs, Registered Social Landlords, property management companies.

Career

BTO Solicitors LLP (2000 – present); Associate and Assistant Solcitor, Brunton Miller (1993 – 2000); Assistant and trainee, Kidstons and Co (now Lindsays) (1990-1993)

Languages

German and French (MA Degree). He speaks fluent German and French.

Memberships

Law Society of Scotland; Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow.

Education

University of Glasgow, MA (German and French) (1987), LL.B. (1989), Dip. LP (1990). Notary Public 1995

Leisure

Golf, football, rugby, squash and travel.

Lawyer Rankings

Scotland > Real estate > Property litigation

With ‘knowledgeable expertise in a wide spectrum of property litigation’ matters, BTO Solicitors LLP acts for developers, landlords, and commercial tenants. Will Cole spearheads the department, with recent instructions including dilapidations, leasing, land option, and land sale disputes. Grant Hunter is another key member of the team, regularly advising on disputes related to site acquisitions and development 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.

Scotland > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation

With Grant Hunter at the helm, BTO Solicitors LLP handles litigation arising out of corporate and commercial arrangements, including shareholder, post-M&A, and boardroom disputes. Supporting Scottish, UK, and multinational clients, Will Cole has extensive experience litigating in senior courts. Tim Edward joined the practice from MBM Commercial in November 2023, bringing significant experience in insolvency and company disputes. Angus Wood supports shareholders and directors through partnership, breach of duty, and derivative actions.

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