BTO Solicitors LLP > Glasgow, United Kingdom > Firm Profile

‘Very responsive, often at short notice.’

‘Lindsay MacNeill is streetwise and very capable of managing external bodies.’

‘A knowledgeable and professional team that demonstrates exceptional client care.’

‘Vikki Watt and Lindsay MacNeill are both excellent.’

‘I trust BTO’s insurance team with our biggest claims above all competitors in Scotland.’

‘Catherine Currie is experienced, calm, assured and unflappable.’

‘Very reliable and knowledgeable practitioners in Scotland.’

‘Garry Fergusson, Claire White and Catherine Curry are trustworthy and reliable members of the firm with an understanding of their insurer clients’ requirements.’

‘BTO continues to be at the forefront of Scottish litigation and insurance-related issues. Their expertise and competency remain a high priority for both insurers and clients.’

‘Catherine Currie’s and Garry Ferguson’s expertise and service standards are exemplary. They are extremely customer-focussed and provide an outstanding service.’

‘They do a good solid job. No frills and get the job done. They have commercial awareness.’

‘Stephen Bryceland is always responsive, very considered in his work and very aware of all parties in the claims he deals with. He achieves excellent results.’

‘The depth of skills across various teams within BTO that can be simultaneously and timely accessed and utilised is brilliant.’

‘They immediately showed an interest and were efficient in directing me to the most appropriate person. Their approach is pragmatic and explains the complicated legal processes and legal language in an easy-to-understand manner.’

‘Lindsay MacNeill has been exceptional for her accessibility, legal knowledge in both criminal and civil law, attention to detail, and strategic approach. She prioritises her clients and provides responses exactly when required.’

‘Lindsay MacNeill is knowledgeable, confident and extremely diligent. Her clients always receive the highest quality of representation.’

‘Alasdair Gillies is helpful in explaining where we were in the legal process and setting expectations around what we could expect and when.’

‘Vikki Watt is a highly experienced partner who exudes confidence, which ensures that clients are able to navigate through extremely stressful events.’

‘Alasdair Gillies is a highly experienced partner with the firm. He is extremely capable and confident when dealing with corporate clients. The combination of knowledge and determination ensures that his clients always receive the best possible representation.’

‘They are a team of highly experienced criminal lawyers who are skilled in dealing with corporate clients.’

‘Alan Eadie is adept at handling complex, multi-party construction cases and understands both the client and insurer’s needs by being responsive and accessible to both.’

‘Alan Eadie is proactive and commercial in his handling, and promotes a sensible approach, often bringing opposing parties to early joint discussions to narrow the issues, moving towards settlement.’

‘BTO fully understands the importance of protecting the reputation of the client.’

‘Their availability was key in our dealings with this firm. Also their expertise in working with charities such as ours. There was always a back-up contact, should the main contact be unavailable. As a new and inexperienced board, we inherited some very complex situations, which were very overwhelming. This company was able to guide us through these complexities and help us understand the route that needed to be followed in order to make some very serious decisions.’

‘Our main contact was Marion Davis, who goes above and beyond in her dealings with us. She managed to steer us with priorities and actions that needed to be done to help unravel the situation we found ourselves in. The people, who provided advice and support, were excellent.’

‘Marion Davis is an outstanding lawyer with a deep understanding of the charity sector. She instinctively feels how the regulator will respond, and her insight and knowledge are extremely valuable.’

‘BTO has always delivered a first-class service. David Gibson is the lead partner on our account and he has built up a considerable wealth of knowledge of our organisation and he continues to provide excellent advice in a timely manner. David is supported by his colleagues in the corporate, IP and employment teams, all of whom have helped us greatly over the years with our routine and unusual ad-hoc legal requirements.’

‘It is the service provided that is outstanding. The firm responds to queries very quickly and very thoughtfully every time. They have a depth of knowledge.’

‘Our main contact is Marion Davis, who has a wide range of knowledge of the charity sector and always takes time to understand whatever challenge we have.’

‘We have excellent relationships with the partners and their respective teams. Time is always at their disposal and that is essential when you need that quick chat to either reassure you of a situation or indeed put actions into place.’

‘Our experience is that the team at BTO is able to cover all of our needs, which, as a charity, can be quite specialised. That is, there is someone with the right knowledge when you need it, including an understanding of the challenges charities face.’

‘I was impressed by the depth of knowledge and expertise available.’

‘Lesley Gordon handled my case. Always there with sound advice. Listened, understood and quickly grasped the important issues from my jumbled thoughts, worries and fears.’

‘Every member of the BTO team that I dealt with offered quick, helpful and sound advice. They are a committed, professional and highly competent practice.’

‘Kirsty McGuinness: Adept at quickly understanding the issue – and providing fit-for-purpose advice in a clear and easy-to-understand way.’

‘Lesley Gordon knows her stuff, particularly good at collaborative cases, easy to deal with.’

‘BTO has an amazing law practice, in particular Beverley Addison has been so supportive. Beverley is empathetic and engaging. She breaks down parental law into an easy-to-understand pathway.’

‘Kirsty McGuinness is very experienced and solid. She obviously works hard, and is organised and prepared.’

‘Beverly Addison stands out as an expert in fertility law. She has an excellent knowledge of the law in this area and is extremely skilled in softer skills such as empathy and listening skills. She is pragmatic and focused on achieving economic solutions for clients.’

‘Over a number of years they have provided excellent support and advice, displaying a depth of knowledge and practical experience which has been invaluable to us.’

‘Karen Brodie is often engaged in delivering time sensitive pieces of work. Going into any new project, we are always confident that in working with Karen, all our expectations of service will be met and usually exceeded.’

‘They are always on hand if there are questions and very clear in their help and direction.’

‘Marion Davis provided clear information on the updating of our Articles of Association, while also attending board meetings.  She then went on to do training on what it meant to be a trustee of the organisation. We also worked with Caroline Carr on the HR issues which was sorted out without any problems.’

‘A truly bespoke service with the utmost level of professionalism provided.’

‘Vikki Watt – highly experienced, knowledgeable and confident partner. Clients feel confident in her ability and trust her. She is able to deal with people in stressful situations in a compassionate way whilst remaining entirely focused on the issues of the case and delivering the best possible representation.’

‘Alasdair Gillies is a highly experienced and knowledgeable partner who has a broad experience of criminal cases. He has a tremendous rapport with clients who have full confidence in his ability to navigate them through extremely difficult and complex cases.’

‘Lindsay MacNeill is a first class senior associate who is highly experienced in all areas of criminal law. Clients are immediately impressed by her grasp of the issues and detail of the case. She leaves no stone unturned in ensuring her clients receive the best possible representation.’

‘Alasdair Gilles is outstanding in his field. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides in-depth explanations and possible outcomes.’

‘They are a team of highly experienced criminal lawyers who are skilled in dealing with corporate clients.’

‘They have an in-depth knowledge of the criminal law both at common law and under statute, and their legal analysis of complex cases is extremely impressive.’

‘Their use of technology helps us greatly in navigating through increasingly complex criminal cases.’

‘Speed of service, delegation of instructions to specialist team members, swiftness of response to urgent queries, consistent Partner led engagement. Appreciation of the benefits of a reciprocal relationship.’

‘Availability, sound knowledge and experience of key contacts ensures trust and confidence in advice and services received. Grant Hunter and Angus Wood, Partners, Kirsteen Maclean, Senior Associate, stand-out in the areas attributable to our practice areas of debt recovery and insolvency.’

‘Great knowledge base covering all aspects of litigation required.’

‘Good level of engagement and expertise held.’

‘I have had nothing but positive experiences with BTO. They reply very quickly to enquiries and are always willing to help, which is incredibly useful when you need a fast response. Nothing seems to be too much bother for them!’

‘I’ve had contact with lots of different people in the team and have found them all to be really helpful, providing excellent advice. Not only are the responses of high quality, each person is friendly and builds a relationship with you.’

‘Laura Salmond always takes the time to meet new members of our team and ensures we are getting the advice from her team that we need.  She’s lovely and clearly works extremely hard. I’ve been very impressed with the team at BTO.’

‘The approach is highly commercial and practical and seeks a fair and respectful outcome, which is what we as clients are also seeking.’

‘Laura Salmond is a busy lawyer but always returns calls without any prompting. She makes herself available despite her busy schedule, which is a strength I value. She delivers on time and provides concise opinions with which to work. Her manner and approach are also strengths, which I value.’

‘Knowledgeable team with a lot of experience in the sports sector.’

‘Practical advice that focusses on a positive outcome.’

‘Andrew Sleigh has lots of experience in the sector and is adept at dealing with any issues that arise.’

‘Will Cole is calm and measured, with an understanding of our objectives and those of our stakeholders.’

‘Excellent ability to form part of the project team and drive it to completion.’

‘More than capable of taking on the big boys and winning. Always willing to go the extra mile to make things happen.’

‘Emma Barclay and Scott Wyper assist on some large M&A deals in Scotland.’

‘The team like to have a more personal touch where possible.’

‘Their expertise covers a wide range which suits a client’s business.’

‘The individuals are always very professional, polite and more importantly, very capable.’

‘The team take matters in their stride, are calm and hit the required deadlines.’

‘One of its unique strengths is the sheer breadth of experience. They handle everything from the most complex and high-value disputes to the much more routine commercial litigation with equal strength. They are also one of the most organised firms when it comes to instructing counsel.’

‘Angus Wood is one of the many standout stars at BTO. He combines being fiercely intelligent on the complex legal issues with a real ability to give practical and commercial advice to clients about their options.’

‘Cat Maclean is an up-and-coming solicitor in the team. She is very good at the detail and super organised. A definite star of the future.’

‘A very good team with high-quality individuals, evidenced by the high quality of their clients and the returning business they provide.’

‘Angus Wood is commercially minded, provides good and strategic advice to clients and is knowledgeable and insightful in his advice.’

‘Will Cole is a personable, engaged and focused litigator, a great team player, who is a joy to work with.’

‘Solid understanding of our sector and the particular challenges that we face in litigation matters.’

‘Will Cole always deals with situations in a calm manner with a focus on achieving a positive outcome.’

‘BTO’s insolvency and corporate recovery practice is well known for its versatility and breadth of experience. It acts for individuals, insolvency practitioners, litigation funders, and large multi-national businesses.

‘The real strength of the team lies in their thoroughness in running litigations and advising on disputes in corporate and insolvency matters, which is borne of the sheer breadth of experience the team possesses.’

‘Angus Wood is a stand out partner within this team. He combines excellent technical knowledge of the law with a truly commercial and practical understanding of client’s needs.’

‘Angus Wood is very impressive, on top of the detail, and easy to work with.’

‘BTO are particularly strong in real estate, property, litigation and corporate transactions.’

‘They are one of the few Scottish independent practices who provide such a wide range of services to their clients.’

‘One of the best independent Scottish firms that punch above their weight.’

‘Angus Wood brings strong interpersonal skills and is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of litigation.’

‘Good team, very responsive and provide good advice.’

‘Scott Wyper is excellent; he is very personable, knowledgable and efficient.’

‘The team at BTO are extremely responsive, open to new ideas and challenges and really look for solutions for the client as opposed to setting out what is not possible and why it is not possible.’

‘Dealing with BTO has been a breath of fresh air, and we moved to this practice for bespoke energy contracts which other firms could not facilitate.’

‘Our contacts at BTO have been exceptional in providing timely and thought-out advice in what have been difficult contracts involving various parties.’

‘Scott Wyper and others have steered us through the process of preparing private wire energy supply contracts and remained, patient, pragmatic and professional at all times in circumstances which were new to all parties.’

‘A particular benefit was a clear focus on protecting our interests but still ensuring the contracts were workable for all parties.’

‘They know their clients’ needs and provide comprehensive advice.’

‘Scott Buchan knows how to use a telephone unlike many solicitors nowadays.’

‘All communication is clear and timely which has given me the confidence and assurance that BTO are providing a reliable service. The people that I have dealt with are knowledgeable and eager.’

‘I have worked closely with Peter Graham and am impressed not only with his knowledge in commercial conveyancing but his ability to update on progress without prompting.’

‘Their incredible work ethic means that I will be happy to continue to work with them in the future.’

‘The team understand their sector and can provide a varying level of service depending on what is required. They are equipped to offer and understand the full spectrum.’

‘Scott Buchan operates as if he is part of our own internal team – he is responsive and has a deep knowledge of the sector and how to resolve and avoid issues.’

‘Every individual I have come across within BTO is extremely knowledgeable in their field, providing sound advice and guidance.’

‘Angus Wood conveys advice in simple language. As a client, this approach is appreciated in aiding understanding. He always takes a commonsense approach to settling disputes, being pragmatic in attempting to find a resolution.’

‘The team is very commercially oriented and good to work with. They take time to understand the client’s aims and requirements and don’t just offer a ‘one size fits all’ approach.’

‘Angus Wood is a great communicator and offers clear and actionable guidance which takes account of client needs.’

‘BTO Solicitors LLP make clients feel part of the process and explains technical aspects in a manner they can understand, they are not bombarded with legal jargon that often makes them feel alienated.’

‘Everyone at BTO Solicitors LLP makes time for a client’s case.’

‘Paul Motion is calm, thoughtful and very helpful from start to finish, he understands the nature of a client’s business and is able to get the results.’

‘Good combination of specialisms in the team.’

‘Great support from Lynn Richmond. She cut to the chase for our project and provided clear guidance on protecting our client’s IP.’

‘From the very start, I was listened to and advised in a calm and professional manner by BTO Solicitors LLP. ‘

‘We spoke about my budget, fees and what could be done, BTO delivered and really worked hard to keep it all on budget.’

‘I understood and knew what was going on at all times. I can’t thank Paul Motion and his team at BTO Solicitors LLP enough for what they have done for me, it’s life changing.’

‘Very detailed review of the case and good communication with clients.’

‘Fraser Hopkins stands out as enthusiastic and knowledgeable.’

‘Fraser Hopkins and Michael Kitson were proactive and constructive at all times.’

‘A wide and diverse range of capability meaning almost all types of disputes can be properly represented in-house.’

‘A personable approach to our business and the individuals within our business – they take the time to understand our business’ philosophy and overall strategy, offering up alternative views and angles.’

‘I have always found BTO to be responsive to requests, providing solid and timely advice in difficult circumstances for our business.’

‘Fraser Hopkins is an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner whose advice is provided in a succinct manner.’