The latest Legal 500 league tables have placed bto in band 1 for Social Housing in Scotland and Partner, Karen Brodie, is singled out as being “very competent and professional in all aspects of a transaction.”
Similarly, Chambers UK 2009 ranks Patrice Fabien in band 1 and housing sector clients praised “his speedy and approachable style of work: he is a pleasure to deal with.”
As one of the few firms in Scotland with a team of specialists offering a full range of services to Registered Social Landlords and funding institutions bto is delighted with these ratings.
The firm is also recognised by The Legal 500 for having a ”clear competence in health and safety matters" and is banded 1st in this practice area.
bto’s Employment team which has moved successfully up a tier is praised for having advanced its reputation in the public sector. Its team head, Caroline Carr, is described as “pragmatic, sensible, and a very good lawyer.”
Technology & IP Partner, Paul Motion, who has been advising and training an increasing number public sector clients on data protection and FOI issues, is described as being “highly rated” and a “recommended solicitor-advocate,…” in his field.
Finally, bto’s debt recovery service, headed up by Grant Hunter, is portrayed by Chambers UK 2009 as “Proactive and experienced, with excellent customer service.”
Karen Brodie said: “We are very pleased with this year’s legal directory ratings as they acknowledge the versatility and depth of experience in our established social housing team. We will continue to offer this range of services to bto's social housing clients.”