With a client base spanning private schools, RSLs, and major UK charities, BTO Solicitors LLP‘s team provides broad-ranging advice to the charity and third sector. Michael Cox delivers advice on regulatory and compliance issues, corporate governance, applications to the OSCR, and more, and David Gibson is a key contact for clients seeking advice on property and construction issues. Laura Salmond assists charity and non-profit clients with employment matters. The three co-lead. Former practice head Marion Davis retired in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘BTO’s charities team provide first-class advice on a wide range of issues and work seamlessly with BTO colleagues/teams to ensure that we receive an excellent service in often complex matters where employment law, governance and charities aspects all intersect. The BTO team have a strong understanding of our sector and our organisation's particular issues. This enables them to provide advice which is tailored to our requirements and given in context.'
- 'The depth and breadth of the BTO team is excellent and they are able to provide a full joined-up service through the various teams, such as employment and data protection, having extensive knowledge and experience of the social housing sector, the regulatory regime and governance issues.'
Key clients
- The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
- McSence Limited
Work highlights
Advised a housing association on the implications of a distressed construction project where the design and build contractor ultimately became insolvent.
Practice head
Michael Cox; David Gibson; Laura Salmond
Other key lawyers
Lynn Richmond