http://bto/about_bto/news.aspxLatest news from Brechin Tindal Oatts.Copyright 2008 Brechin Tindal Oatts. All Rights Reserved.en-us17/05/2012 12:19:0220http://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/new_scottish_planning_policy.aspxOn 4 February 2010, the Scottish Government published a new, consolidated Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) which replaces more than 20 of their previous land use policy documents. The new SPP therefore covers issues such as housing, renewable energy, f...Wed 10 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/flotta_wind_turbine.aspxbtos renewable energy team is pleased to report that it has recently advised Triodos Bank N.V. in a successful wind turbine project finance deal on Flotta in the Orkney Islands. Scotrenewables (Flotta) Limited, led by Barry Johnston, has brought ...Tue 16 Feb 2010 09:18:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/sustainable_communities.aspxSustainable Development Commission Scotland, the Scottish Governments independent watchdog on sustainable development, has recently published its third annual report, which makes for interesting reading - we provide a link to it below: http://www.s...Wed 17 Feb 2010 17:41:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_at_s2s_social_enterprise_fair_2010.aspxOn 21 April, bto is sharing a stand with Social Firms Scotland at theS2S Social Enterprise Fair 2010 at Edinburghs Corn Exchange. btos partner Alastair Dunn will be in attendance, assisting Karen Anderson, Business Acquisition Co-ordinator at Soc...Wed 21 Apr 2010 11:21:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/social_networking_for_business.aspxDue to popular demand, bto has presented two social networking seminars in the past eight weeks. The hot topic of Social Networking for Business has caused such interest that the firm is running a podcast from 22 April in association with Business7an...Wed 21 Apr 2010 11:35:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/industrial_provident_societies-update-update.aspx Why should you care that The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions Act 2010 is now law? This Act, with its somewhat lengthy title, makes changes to the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (the 1965 Act) which w...Wed 5 May 2010 14:51:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bbc_three_for_bto_client.aspx bto client Marlene Zwickler Associates (MZA) has announced that one of its bright new artists, Daniel Sloss, is to star in a new sitcom pilot show for BBC3. The pilot show is about the angst-ridden experiences of a gawky Scottish teenager. MZA is a...Wed 12 May 2010 15:18:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/section_75_planning_agreements.aspxPlanning permission can be granted subject to the applicant / land owners entering into a Planning Agreement (also commonly called section 75 agreements) with the planning authority, imposing particular planning obligations on the land over which per...Thu 20 May 2010 14:28:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/procurement_judicial_review.aspxSidey Ltd -v- Clackmannanshire Council and Pyramid Joinery Construction Ltd [2010 CSIH 37] This recent decision of the Inner House (the Scottish civil appeal court) clarifies an important issue regarding the application of European procurement rul...Wed 26 May 2010 11:56:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/new_scottish_arbitration_regime.aspxWhat the property industry needs to know about the new Scottish arbitration regime. The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 is now in force. Scotland has at long last a single, tidy, coherent legislative structure for arbitrations. Lots of old and pr...Mon 21 Jun 2010 16:40:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/making_changes_to_a_charity_new_guidance.aspxOSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) has issued updated guidance regarding when OSCR consent is required for charities that want to: change their name amend their purposes amalgamate with another body wind up or ...Wed 14 Jul 2010 09:17:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/charity_law_new_legislation(1).aspxThe Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 received Royal Assent earlier this year and will make number of changes to the Charities Act, either on 1 August 2010 or thereafter (as noted below), including: Web pages on a website operated b...Wed 14 Jul 2010 09:26:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/charity_law_2011_changes_to_accounting_regime.aspxThe Scottish Government has decided that, from 1 April 2011, some changes will be made to the charities accounting regime in Scotland. OSCR has placed a short summary of key elements of the changes on its website (www.oscr.org.uk) and intends to upda...Wed 14 Jul 2010 09:41:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/windfarm_project_finance_bto_insights.aspx The Hammars Hill wind project is one of a number of wind projects on Orkney in which btos renewable energy team has been delighted to be a lead adviser in the past few years. Our renewables specialists combine banking and finance, construction, cor...Fri 23 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/when_the_foundations_start_to_crumble_insolvency_in_the_construction_industry.aspxDuring the current economic crisis, instances of construction company insolvencies have been higher than in any other industry sector in the UK, a fate which has been experienced at all levels of the supply chain. Although some increased activity ...Fri 23 Jul 2010 09:36:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/development_planning_49_or_50_houses.aspx With the new planning regime, introduced by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 and affecting planning applications made since 3 August 2009, the scale of proposed development is a critical factor in taking forward planning for development work. ...Mon 26 Jul 2010 09:06:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_takes_stage_at_fringe_for_second_time(1).aspxOn 12 and 26 August 2010, Paul Motion, Partner and Solicitor Advocate, will appear again at Fringe Central in Edinburgh to present two free seminars for performers and managers. These interactive events were originally suggested by artist managemen...Mon 9 Aug 2010 09:58:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/fringe_benefits_for_bto_and_tv_show_for_bto_client.aspxStealing Ideas Unravelling Copyright proved to be a hit at Paul Motions Edinburgh Fringe show on 12 August. Numbers were up on last year and audience questions ranged from musical parodies, to new play scripts and choreography copyright issues. St...Fri 13 Aug 2010 10:23:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/breaking_down_the_boundaries_cross_border_transactions.aspxThe current state of the economy means that businesses and consumers are more likely to widen their search for trade and opportunities. The internet has shown us that we are all world traders to some extent or other. Recognising this and the issues c...Mon 16 Aug 2010 12:19:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/impressive_results_for_bto.aspxbto is pleased to report impressive rankings in the latest edition of The Legal 500. The firm has successfully retained its band 1 position for commercial property (leisure hospitality), health safety, medical negligence (defender), personal inju...Thu 9 Sep 2010 19:33:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_to_launch_third_sector_team_at_social_firms_scotland_event(1).aspxOn the evening of 21 September, bto will officially launch its Third Sector team at Social Firms Scotlands In Business for Good: Hatches, Matches Dispatches drinks reception in Oran Mor, Byres Road, Glasgow. The establishment of this team reflects t...Tue 14 Sep 2010 11:49:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/a_celebration_of_the_life_of_louise_hay.aspxOn 30 September 2010, Jordanhill Parish Church was packed for a service to celebrate the life of bto partner Louise Hay who died on 21 September 2010. At the service, bto partner Derek Allan aptly summed up what Louise meant to those attending: L...Fri 1 Oct 2010 16:08:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/how_to_increase_your_value_sell_your_business.aspxOn 2 November 2010, Avondale is running a free half day seminar: How to Increase Your Value Sell Your Business, 09:30 - 12:30 at the MacDonald Inchyra Grange Hotel in Falkirk, Scotland. Your business is one of your most valuable assets and it is ...Tue 26 Oct 2010 17:07:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_expands_professional_negligence_team.aspx bto has welcomed new Associate Lynne Cardow to its Professional Negligence team following the teams achievement of band 1 rankings in the recently launched Chambers UK and The Legal 500. Lynne...Wed 10 Nov 2010 11:17:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_supports_seafarers_uk_scotland.aspxSeafarers UK Scotland, the leading charity for the maritime community, is hosting its annual Royal Marines Band Concert on Monday 22 November 2010 in Edinburghs Usher Hall. bto is pleased to support this charity by sponsoring the event. The aim of...Thu 18 Nov 2010 09:36:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_to_advise_rnli_scotland.aspxbto is delighted to have been appointed as legal adviser in Scotland to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). btos team will be led by Roddy Harrison, partner, and the firm will provide a range of services including property, planning, ad...Thu 2 Dec 2010 10:23:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/insolvency_qualification_for_bto_associate.aspx Following the achievement of six band 1 rankings in the 2010 edition of The Legal 500, and its insolvency team moving up a tier, bto is delighted to report that Associate Kirsteen Maclean has gained the...Wed 8 Dec 2010 15:14:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/retail_deals_for_bto.aspx bto is pleased to report the successful completion of three new leases in just two weeks, acting for Barrhead Travel. The successful travel company was keen to enter new premises in Ayr, Cumbernauld and...Thu 16 Dec 2010 15:12:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/ecj_case_for_bto.aspxbto was recently successful on behalf of its clients, RBS Deutschland, in a referral to the European Court of Justice. The opposing party was HM Revenue Customs (HMRC) and the case called for a hearing in Luxembourg for which bto was required to adv...Tue 18 Jan 2011 09:23:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/first_corporate_manslaughter_conviction(1).aspxThe Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 came into force on 6 April 2008 and applies to the whole of the UK. The Act introduces the statutory offences of corporate homicide in Scotland and corporate manslaughter for the rest of the UK. Un...Mon 21 Feb 2011 10:04:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/visiting_professor_status_for_btos_david_hoey.aspxbto is delighted to report that David Hoey, Partner and Accredited Specialist in employment law, has been appointed as Visiting Professor of Employment Lawin the Law School at the University of Strathclyde. David Hoey heads btos Education team and ...Tue 1 Mar 2011 08:55:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/renewed_accreditation_for_caroline_carr.aspxThe Law Society of Scotland has renewed bto partner Caroline Carrs accreditation as a specialist in employment law until March 2016. Caroline, who heads btos employment team, has been an accredited specialist for ten years and possesses the desire...Tue 22 Mar 2011 14:27:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/new_office_underlines_bto_edinburgh_objective.aspx Leading Scottish law firm bto solicitors has underlined its objective to further develop its east of Scotland business with a move to prestigious modern office premises in Edinburgh. The firm annou...Mon 28 Mar 2011 11:50:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/promotions_at_bto(2).aspx From left to right: Vikki Watt, Carly Forrest, Willie Young and Pamela Stevenson. bto solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of three new partners: Vikki Watt and Carly Forrest, Solicitor Advocates, and Pamela Stevenson form part of...Fri 1 Apr 2011 09:56:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/maternity_and_paternity_leave_important_changes.aspx The changes taking place with regard to maternity and paternity leave have received widespread coverage in the press, but what exactly is the new regime? btos employment team has outlined the main provisions of the new rules which apply to paren...Wed 6 Apr 2011 17:31:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_announces_on_line_reputation_team.aspx bto solicitors, Glasgow and Edinburgh, have launched a dedicated product in response to rising demand from organisations and individuals facing damage to their reputation in cyberspace. The O...Thu 12 May 2011 11:27:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_runs_edinburgh_marathon_and_still_makes_time_for_tea.aspx Twelve bto runners completed Edinburghs Hairy Haggis Relay Marathon without injury on 22 May, raising a magnificent £2312, so far, for The Eve Appeal. btos three teams consisted of col...Wed 25 May 2011 13:30:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_launches_construction_forum_series.aspxOn 9 June 2011, Ann OConnell, a specialist in Construction Law accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, and team Associate Jilly Petrie launched btos Construction Forum series with: Payment in Construction Contracts. The event attracted a range o...Thu 9 Jun 2011 18:07:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/kirsteen_maclean_affiliate_membership_of_the_ipa.aspx Kirsteen Maclean of bto solicitors, has been accepted as an Affiliate member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA). This achievement follows Kirsteens attainment in 2010 of the C...Thu 30 Jun 2011 12:54:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/new_edinburgh_premises_for_bto.aspxLeading Scottish law firm bto solicitors is a step further to achieving its objective of developing its east of Scotland business with a move to prestigious modern office premises in Edinburgh. As of this week, the firm is working from new offices at...Tue 5 Jul 2011 10:59:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/new_property_associate.aspx bto is pleased to announce that Manjit Hunjan has joined the firm as an Associate in its band 1 ranked Property: Leisure Hospitality team (Legal 500, 2010). Manjit joined bto from MacRobert...Thu 7 Jul 2011 15:21:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/latest_guidance_from_ofgem_on_feed_in_tariffs.aspxOn 29 July 2011 Ofgem published updated Guidance for generators of renewable energy who want to benefit from the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme (the Guidance). Click here to view. Having considered this Guidance, Ralph Riddiough, a Partner in btos Re...Fri 19 Aug 2011 10:04:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_celebrates_new_edinburgh_premises.aspx Willie Young, Chairman Tony Jones, Partner Solicitor Advocate On 1 September, bto solicitors celebrated the opening of its new One Edinburgh Quay premises with drinks and c...Mon 5 Sep 2011 10:55:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/ultra_long_leases_converted_to_ownership_in_scotland.aspxThe Long Leases (Scotland) Bill published in the Programme for Government 2011-2012 is the final part of a series of recent legislative reforms intended to modernise the system of property law in Scotland. The purpose of the Bill is to implement the ...Fri 23 Sep 2011 20:12:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/scottish_liquor_licensing_challenge_25_age_verification_policy.aspx The trade and national press have been awash with comment on the Scottish Governments change in the law on underage alcohol sales. The change comes into force on 1 October 2011 and this e-mail is a quick reminder of what is involved. With effec...Wed 28 Sep 2011 20:12:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/unfair_dismissal(1).aspx Changes to unfair dismissal rules which it is predicted could save nearly £6 million a year for British business have been announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Chancellor George Osborne. This decision will see the qualification p...Tue 4 Oct 2011 17:06:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/corporate_finance_prospective_funding.aspxIn an era of sustained lack of availability of bank funding, businesses are increasingly looking elsewhere for investment. In an attempt to assist small businesses in raising finance the Treasury has doubled the threshold at which a FSMA compliant pr...Tue 11 Oct 2011 17:13:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/construction_skills_boosts_employment_agenda_with_client-based_approach.aspx (Left to right: Morag Wallace, Associate Director, The Scottish Futures Trust Pamela Brown, Head of Social Economic Regeneration, Raploch URC Ltd Phil Ford, Skills Strategy Manager, ConstructionSkills Scotland Rhianna Wilsher, Solicitor, Pr...Thu 13 Oct 2011 16:19:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/pleural_plaques_supreme_court_judgement.aspxThe Supreme Courthas issued its judgement in the appeal of the Judicial Review of the determination of the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009. You will recall that the insurers brought the petition for Judicial Review seeking...Fri 14 Oct 2011 11:34:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/new_property_partner_boosts_btos_real_estate_team.aspx bto solicitors is delighted to announce that David Gibson, a recognised expert in commercial real estate, joined the firm as a Partner in btos Glasgow office on 28 October 201...Fri 28 Oct 2011 09:04:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_hosts_launch_of_construction_skills_client_based_approach.aspxEarlier in October, we reported that bto had hosted the launch of updated guidance highlighting how the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) Client-based Approach can harness the power of public procurement to address industry skills need...Fri 28 Oct 2011 17:02:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/top_results_for_bto.aspxbto reports impressive results in the latest legal directory rankings. In the most recent edition of The Legal 500 Directory, bto has maintained its band 1 rankings in six practice areas including Commercial Property (Leisure Hospitality), Health ...Mon 31 Oct 2011 10:48:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/btos_social_housing_team_on_top_form.aspxbto is making its presence felt in all areas of the social housing sector from construction to procurement and beyond and to top it all, the firms broad-based Social Housing team, described as knowledgeable, meticulous and responsive, has once again ...Wed 2 Nov 2011 16:40:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/btos_construction_team_is_on_the_up(1).aspxNew Scottish contracts have just been launched by SBCC (Scottish Building Contract Committee) to incorporate the changes to the Construction Act from 1 November in Scotland. Ann OConnell, Partner Accredited Specialist in Construction law at bto soli...Thu 3 Nov 2011 13:22:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/btos_insurance_team_continues_to_make_its_mark.aspxbtos significant presence in the insurance market has been reinforced by top rankings in the latest UK legal directories which detail key players in the legal sector. In The Legal 500, bto has maintained its band 1 rankings in six practice areas in...Tue 8 Nov 2011 12:50:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/btos_health_safety_team_excels_again.aspxbtos significant presence in the Health Safety sector has been reinforced by top rankings in the latest UK legal directories which list key players in the legal sector. btos Health Safety team, led by Criminal Solicitor Advocate and band 1 ranked...Wed 9 Nov 2011 14:27:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/risky_business.aspxOn 29 November 2011, Mabbett Associates Ltd, Environmental Consultants Engineers, and bto solicitors will join forces to provide a risk assessment briefing and mini-workshop Protecting you, your business and your people legal requirements and pena...Fri 25 Nov 2011 09:50:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/the_lofstedt_report_the_end_of_strict_liability.aspxThe Governments aim to cut red tape and end the compensation culture has become somewhat clearer following the publication of the Löfstedt Report into health and safety regulation. Following Lord Youngs Common Sense, Common Safety review, the...Tue 29 Nov 2011 14:52:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/family_law_partner_joins_bto.aspx bto is delighted to announce that Cath Karlin, a leading family law specialist in Scotland and formerly a Partner at HBJ Gateley, joined the firm as a Partner in btos Edinburgh office on 5 December 2011. ...Mon 5 Dec 2011 12:22:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/its_gym_life_but_not_as_we_know_it.aspx The Office of Fair Trading recently pursued Ashbourne Management Services Limited (Ashbourne), who operate membership services for more than 700 gyms throughout the UK, after receiving many complaints from gym members in OFT v Ashbourne Management ...Mon 19 Dec 2011 12:12:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/wills_why_bother.aspxApproximately one third of people in the UK die every year without leaving a Will. For younger people this can be up to 90%. This results in people inheriting their estate whom they may not have intended and extra expenses and administration in windi...Mon 19 Dec 2011 16:44:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/ban_on_ozone_depleting_gas_how_does_this_affect_tenants.aspxUntil now, it has generally been accepted market practice that, as between a landlord and a tenant, responsibility for the maintenance and servicing of plant and equipment lies with a tenant. This non contentious point has generally received little a...Mon 19 Dec 2011 16:54:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/interpreting_articles_of_association_the_cream_case_rises_again.aspxIn this article, we comment on the recent appeal decision in Cream Holdings Limited v Davenport [2011] EWCA Civ 1287. Background This case concerns the interpretation of the articles of association of Cream Holdings Limited, the company that runs...Thu 5 Jan 2012 17:16:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/eu_procurement_thresholds_changed_on_1_january_2012.aspxFrom 1 January 2012 new contract value thresholds apply and contracting authorities must put contracts out to tender if the following thresholds are met: Contracting Authorities ...Fri 6 Jan 2012 12:22:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/call_for_specific_legislation_to_raise_the_bar_for_proof_of_whiplash.aspxAs part of its ongoing review of the perceived compensation culture the UK Parliaments Transport Committee has, amongst other things, called for a potential review of the evidential requirements in litigated whiplash cases. The committees report, pub...Thu 12 Jan 2012 14:41:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/the_good_divorce.aspxEven if a split cant be avoided you can have a good divorce said Cath Karlin, specialist in child and family law, in a recent Scotsman article. Click here to view more. ...Sat 21 Jan 2012 17:39:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/from_jail_to_job.aspxVolunteers from Glasgow Chamber of Commerce are using their business skills to help Barlinnie prison inmates improve their job prospects prior to their release. Through a programme called Changing Lanes, a five-week motivational employability cour...Mon 23 Jan 2012 09:59:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/changes_to_succession_law_the_increase_to_prior_rights_limits.aspxWith effect from today, the level of entitlement where a spouse or civil partner dies without a Will (referred to as dying intestate) has been increased. The new limits are now as follows: House - £473,000 (old limit £300,000) ...Wed 1 Feb 2012 16:54:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bribery_and_corruption.aspxFour men were convicted of commercial corruption offences last week in Southwark Crown Court, highlighting that regulators are not only interested in Government corruption, but that they will also crack down on corruption between private bodies as we...Fri 3 Feb 2012 09:51:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/health_safety_sentencing_in_scotland_further_guidance_from_the_hight_court.aspxLast week the appeal court in Scotland indicated that it is prepared to use the Definitive Guideline of the Sentencing Guidelines Council in England on Corporate Manslaughter and Health and Safety Offences Causing Death to assist in Scottish health a...Fri 3 Feb 2012 10:05:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/feedin_tariffs_review_announced.aspxOn 9 February 2012, the Department of Energy Climate Change (DECC) opened a consultation on its long-awaited Comprehensive Review of Feed-in Tariffs. This consultation has been presented in two phases: one phase dealing with solar PV cost control an...Fri 10 Feb 2012 09:43:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/collective_consultation_fixed_term_emloyees_and_compensation.aspx The Scottish Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has announced its decision in the case of University of Stirling v University and College Union, an important case which may be of particular interest to our clients and contacts in the education secto...Tue 14 Feb 2012 19:16:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/new_partner_joins_btos_clinical_defence_team.aspx Duncan Mawby, formerly a Senior Associate at Dundas Wilson, has joined bto as a Partner in its Edinburgh office. Duncan is now a member of btos Clinical Defence team, working closely with ...Tue 28 Feb 2012 11:06:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/a_step_closer_to_excellence.aspx bto is delighted to announce that Claire Macpherson, who will become an Associate within btos Private Client team in April 2012, has won a Society of Trust Estate Practitioners (STEP) Excellence award. ...Mon 12 Mar 2012 09:35:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/new_procurement_regulations_come_into_force_1_may_2012.aspxThe Scottish Government consulted recently on two amendments to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The amendments take account of: 1.the judgement of the Court of Justice of t...Mon 26 Mar 2012 16:37:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/discipline_and_death.aspxDouglas Jessiman and Laura Donald, Partners who head btos band 1 ranked clinical defence team, are delighted to be guest speakers at The Scottish Medico-Legal Society event on Wednesday 28 March 2012 being held in the Alexander Stone Lecture Theatre,...Wed 28 Mar 2012 15:16:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/bto_rsa_group_discuss_residential_property_risks.aspxToday, The Law Society of Scotland is hosting its Legal Risks Conference 2012 (29 March). Derek Allan, Partner and band 1 ranked professional negligence lawyer at bto solicitors has been invited to speak at the event along with Jacqui Donald, Senior ...Thu 29 Mar 2012 14:42:00 GSThttp://www.bto.co.uk//about_bto/news/raft_of_senior_promotions_for_bto.aspxIndependent Scottish law firm bto has announced it has promoted four senior solicitors to Associate level. Karina McShane, James Stewart, Claire Macpherson and David Young have all made the step up to Associate level and will now take on more respo...Fri 4 May 2012 11:12:00 GST