The ‘extremely able’ team at BTO Solicitors LLP routinely acts for high-profile insurers and self-insured organisations. In Edinburgh, Wendy Thomson leads the team, utilising her longstanding experience to handle high-profile workplace accident claims. Glasgow’s Catherine Currie is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of cases involving amputations and both brain and spinal injuries, with a strong focus on fatal claims. Praised by clients for her ’exceptional know-how and steely determination’, Claire White stands out due to her specialism in sport-related claims and product liability. Rhona McKerracher often advises clients on motor and public liability claims, with a strong focus on psychiatric and orthopaedic injury work.
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Testimonials
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‘Catherine Currie's team possesses the level of acumen we need on large losses, which assists us greatly in communications with our stakeholders.’
‘Rhona McKerracher is a very experienced and capable associate.’
‘Valuable local client & industry/sector knowledge & an awareness of insurers' reporting requirements & needs.’
‘The personal injury team is thorough in its approach to each case and rigorous in its investigation and preparation. They serve their clients well and are easily accessible to them. They provide comprehensive instructions to counsel.'
‘Claire White has exceptional know-how and steely determination. She takes the time to get under the skin of a case, and her analysis is useful and valuable. She is an effective and determined negotiator.’
‘High-quality personal injury litigation handled by extremely able solicitors. Focused on getting to a result for the client as quickly and efficiently as possible.’
‘Offer a very personal service. All lawyers are known faces and very approachable.’
‘Stephen Bryceland - extremely approachable and knowledgeable on injury claims. Willing to work collaboratively to find the best solutions. Extremely well-versed on Scottish procedure and tactics to be used to reduce indemnity spend.’
'Catherine knows her clients well and what their expectations are. She knows which experts to go to in which case, which is so important. She is also a very approachable person who is very modest about her abilities.'
Key clients
- RSA
- American International Group UK Limited
- NFU Mutual Insurance Society Limited
- Chubb European Group Limited
- MPS
- MDDUS
- MDU
- Newline
- Riverstone Insurance Limited
- UK General Insurance Limited
- AXIS Capital
- AXA XL
Work highlights
Advised a UK-based manufacturer of a yacht winch and their insurers, in connection with a claim brought in the Florida courts by an individual who suffered serious hand injuries while using the equipment on a yacht.
Acted for the employers of a man who raised a multi-million pound court action after being seriously injured while working on an offshore drilling platform.
Defence of a court action raised by a receptionist for alleged stress at work, bullying and harassment due to alleged failures by her employers to address her concerns over Covid-19 safety measures.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Wendy Thomson
Other key lawyers
Catherine Currie; Claire White; Rhona McKerracher; Stephen Bryceland