
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team has an excellent reputation in the clinical negligence sphere and works for all the major indemnity organisations. The lawyers provide a full service for medical professionals, including both negligence claims and professional disciplinary actions.’
‘Jill Harris has excellent judgement. If I were a doctor facing a negligence claim, I would want to be represented by Jill. Jennifer King is robust and fights her clients' corner to the last.’
‘I think Laura Donald of BTO has unrivalled expertise in the Scottish healthcare law landscape. She has been in every major case or inquiry of the past 20+ years. She also has a great team around her, many of whom have also developed very significant expertise.'
‘Laura Donald is a class act - knows everything, unflappable, incredibly responsive, a pleasure to work with.’
‘Careful analysis of the specifics of each case, with excellent knowledge of relevant legal cases and arguments.’
'The area of work requires a high degree of knowledge and expertise which the team has in abundance. There are not many firms in Scotland who have such expertise which enables them to be highly proactive in addressing sometimes highly complex issues.'
'The team is well led by Jill Harris and Laura Donald who both have significant expertise and who have been a joy to deal with. They are both proactive, understand the issues, and know how to achieve a successful outcome. I have nothing but praise for the team.'
'Jill Harris is one of the most approachable lawyers in this sector. She places clients at ease, even when facing extremely serious allegations. She gets on with counsel and has an excellent manner with clients, as well as excellent judgement.'
'I consider the people the unique selling point.'
'Jill Harris is excellent and very approachable.'
Key clients
- The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
- The Medical Defence Union Limited
- Medical Protection Society
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jill Harris
Practice head
Jill Harris
Other key lawyers
Laura Donald; Claire White; Jennifer King