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BTO Solicitors LLP Offices

BTO Solicitors LLP
48 ST VINCENT STREET
GLASGOW
G2 5HS
United Kingdom
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Cara Docherty

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Work Department

Clinical Defence

Position

Associate

Cara is an Associate in BTO’s clinical defence team.

She has practised exclusively in this area of law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2010.

Cara assists in representing doctors and dentists at fitness to practise proceedings before the General Medical Council and General Dental Council, and representing medical professionals in clinical negligence claims brought in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. She has also provided assistance at Fatal Accident Inquiries and Public Inquiries.

Career

Trained BTO Solicitors LLP; Qualified 2010; BTO (2010 – present).

Lawyer Rankings

Scotland > Insurance > Medical negligence: defender

Acting for major UK medical defence organisations, BTO Solicitors LLP represents doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in complex, high-value and fatal clinical negligence claims before Scottish courts. Public inquiries are another strength of the firm, as are cosmetic claims, which constitute a growing focus area for the team. The group is also regularly instructed by insurers and individuals to defend claims in the private sphere. Practice head Laura Donald is a seasoned litigator with significant experience in fatal accident inquiries and public inquiries, while associate Jill Harris acts for medical and dental professionals. Other key individuals include associates Jennifer King, Natalie McCartney and Cara Docherty, as well as former Brodies LLP partner Duncan Mawby, who joined the firm as a consultant in February 2023.

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