Praised for its ‘excellent and proactive team who use expertise to great effect when dealing with difficult client situations’, BTO Solicitors LLP provides advice across a wide range of sectors, including the renewable energy, hospitality, manufacturing and financial services spaces. The team regularly counsels on high-value M&A, cross-border investments, governance matters and contentious corporate issues. Scott Wyper leads the team and acts on foreign direct investments, management buyouts, and large-scale disposals. The ‘professional, responsive and reliable’ Emma Barclay continues to handle high-stakes, complex M&A, while Jeremy Glen is often instructed by developers, healthcare and hospitality clients on real estate-related deals. Alastair Dunn’s practice includes M&A, commercial agreements, and shareholder disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘BTO has a full service offering that allows them to be a one stop shop for legal needs. They are professional, agile and reasonable.’
- ‘Our company receives excellent service and advice from BTO.’
Key clients
- Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Limited
- Scottish Hydro Investment Limited
Work highlights
Advised the Shareholders of Secureshield Ltd, a Motherwell and Newcastle based fire, security and critical services company, on the sale of its entire issued share capital to Ranger Services Holdings.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Scott Wyper
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Glen; Emma Barclay; Alastair Dunn; Michael Cox; Hilary Malone