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BTO Solicitors LLP - Commercial Litigation

BTO Solicitors LLP

Glasgow, Scotland
+1 other location
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
0141 221 8012
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Deals

Acting for MAN SE in connection with multiple follow-on damages claims under competition law founding upon the European Commission’s 2016 Trucks Decision.

Acting for multinational gain supplier and processor, ADM, in litigation following the administration of a UK grain wholesaler, Alexander Inglis and Son, through which ADM was able to recover over 3,700 metric tonnes of oil seed rape.

Acting for the shareholders of an online retailer in a multinational shareholder dispute involving interests in Scotland, England and Germany.

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Team Services

The team is known for having the strength in depth and experience needed to deal with complex, high value litigation, often with a cross border element.  Clients welcome our no-nonsense, pragmatic approach.

An in-house Solicitor Advocate capability enables us to offer our clients virtually instantaneous reactions when urgent court action is needed, whether raising or defending proceedings. We have particular and recent experience in interdicts (Injunctions), Section 1 Applications (formerly called Anton Piller orders in England) and judicial reviews.

Our extensive client roster covers key sectors in the Scottish economy, as well as instructions from firms from elsewhere in the UK and internationally on Scots law and Scottish litigation. Sectors serviced include: banking, tourism and leisure, food and drink, charities/not for profit, renewable energy, construction and materials, healthcare, commercial and professional services, marine and fishing, and automobiles and parts.

Testimonials

Dr Philipp Kanzow, German Solicitor, Hengeler Mueller, Dusseldorf, European Counsel for MAN Truck & Bus

Will Cole and his team are always a pleasure to work with. They are very responsive and have delivered high-quality advice in litigation matters. Will Cole’s approach is pragmatic and focused, saving time and money.

Andrew Preston, Preston Turnbull, English solicitors of ADM Agriculture

Will represented us in a complex stock loss involving multiple pledgees of goods, insolvency and fraud issues. He was extremely proactive, commercial and user friendly in achieving a good result for our clients under challenging time frames.

Gary Booth, Chief Governance Officer, The Scottish Football Association

Will has a thorough understanding of our business and is able to quickly identify the risks that we face in the matters that he advises us on. His advice is always clear and thoughtful and plays a valuable part in our strategic approach to these matters.

Stephen Joseph, CEO/COO, Ocean Outdoor

Will and his team at BTO were exceptional in our recent litigation case. Will’s ability to explain technical law issues and how they linked to the commercial aspects of the case was extremely helpful in formulating a strategy of how to move forward with the claim and counter claims. 

His team were always quick to respond and helped source experts in the field that were pivotal to our negotiating position and the eventual positive outcome.

He did not hesitate to proceed on the mediation route we deduced upon despite the fee income potential being far greater if we hadn’t. The impartial advice when we had to make a critical decision was extremely valuable.

I would recommend Will to anyone who was seeking to litigate in Scotland.

Luke Wilkes

Will and his team have been first class. He has given me invaluable support and advice and has replied to any questions or concerns efficiently and quickly. He has always taken the time to explain everything to me in a language that I understand and makes sure I am comfortable and in agreement with any decisions.

I feel that I am in the very capable hands of a highly professional firm with outstanding attention to detail.