BTO Solicitors LLP receives high-profile and complex instructions from a broad range of corporates, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals; the full-service team supports clients in a wide range of insolvency mandates. The practice is under the joint leadership of Angus Wood, whose ‘strong knowledge of insolvency law’ draws in clients from both the public and private sector, and Alastair Dunn, who is noted for his experience handling complex corporate restructurings. Grant Hunter is active on secured and unsecured recoveries, while Kirsteen Maclean is well placed to advise on insolvency-related disputes.
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‘The team work very well together. They all give practical, pragmatic advice.’
‘Angus Wood and his team are very good at identifying the aims and objectives of a client. Angus is excellent at explaining the options available to clients in terms that they will understand. He is particularly good at explaining insolvency concepts and rules to individuals who don't have experience in the area.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds Bank plc and Bank of Scotland plc)
- Interpath Advisory
Work highlights
Advising the trustees in the sequestration of a high-profile Southern African business couple, involved in the mobile telecoms industry, in relation to seeking recognition of South African sequestration proceedings in Scotland - in order to facilitate the recovery and sale of substantial Scottish property assets, as part of the sequestration.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Angus Wood; Alastair Dunn
Other key lawyers
Grant Hunter; Kirsteen Maclean