Corporate
“ ‘a team of knowledgeable individuals’ with a broad skill base… ‘it really fights your corner, but at a far fairer price than many other Scottish firms’.” (Chambers UK 2009)
“consistently secures local deals, and is often instructed on matters with an international flavour.” (Chambers UK 2009)
Employment
"team continues to win praise from the market for its work in the sector" (Chambers UK 2010)
Praised for its “hard work, focus and intelligence” (Chambers UK 2009)
“Sources endorsed this ‘down-to-earth and approachable’ team.” (Chambers UK 2007)
Health & Safety
"This firm continues to assert itself in the market, with ...an enviable profile in both the non-contentious and contentious spheres" (Chambers UK 2010)
"The team is superb at advising you through the legal questions and pitfalls in plain English, not legalese” (Chambers UK 2010)
Clare Bone is a former prosecutor fiscal with a wealth of experience prosecuting health and safety cases and a reputation as "a formidable litigator." (Chambers UK 2010)
"first-rate team" (Legal 500, 2009)
bto’s Health & Safety team is placed in band 1 by The Legal 500, 2009.
“commended for the emphasis it places on providing clients with training and advice” and “very accomplished work in this area.”... bto is “definitely on its way up.” (Chambers UK 2009)
Insurance
"this firm wins particular acclaim for its expertise in personal injury, EL/PL and motor claims" (Chambers UK 2010)
“Combines pragmatism with technical excellence.” (Chambers UK 2010)
William Speirs is popular with clients thanks to his “engaging, wise and helpful approach.” (Chambers UK 2010)
Clients praise bto's "really adaptable and innovative approach" (Chambers UK 2009)
bto is placed in band 1 for Personal Injury – defender work by the The Legal 500, 2008.
bto “is known for the strong personal relationships the firm builds up with its clients...” (Chamber UK 2009).
bto "has carved out a strong reputation in multi-jurisdictional disputes.” (Chambers UK 2008)
Medical Negligence
Ranked Band 1 (Legal 500, 2009 & Chambers UK 2010)
"bto has risen to the top of the rankings thanks to a shrewd recruitment policy which has allowed the firm to secure a position as the largest defendant group in the country." (Chambers UK 2010)
Laura Donald is "a highly visible and well-respected player in the defendant market." (Chambers UK 2010)
"the level of service has always been excellent, with properly experienced solicitors dealing with appropriate cases" (Legal 500, 2009)
"Consistently high-quality work and client-friendly approach." (Chambers UK 2009)
Professional Negligence
"bto has a broad and impressive professional indemnity practice" (Chambers UK, 2010)
Interviewees praise Derek Allen's "meticulous approach to his cases." (Chambers UK, 2010)
bto is placed in band 1 (Chambers UK, 2010)
Derek Allan heads Brechin Tindal Oatts’ "impressive practice" (Legal 500, 2009)
Alan Eadie is "recommended" (Legal 500, 2009)
‘the level of service has always been excellent, with properly experienced solicitors dealing with appropriate cases" (Legal 500 2009)
"bto has risen to the top of the rankings thanks to a shrewd recruitment policy which has allowed the firm to secure a position as the largest defendant group in the country." (Chambers UK 2009)
"Expert in both clinical negligence and PI…...” (Chambers UK 2007)
Property/Real Estate
"extensive client roster" (Chambers UK, 2010)
bto was placed in band 1 in Scotland for Commercial Property: Leisure & Hospitality by The Legal 500.
"diligent, courteous and extremely knowledgeable" (Chambers UK 2009)
Recoveries
"This well-regarded, 15-strong debt recovery group continues to expand and take on new clients." (Chambers UK, 2010)
Dorothy Hatfield and Grant Hunter are "recommended" (Legal 500, 2009)
"Proactive and experienced, with excellent customer service.” (Chambers UK 2009)
Social Housing
"The firm's strong client roster includes some of the largest social housing organisations in the country" (Chambers UK, 2010)
Sources describe Partice Fabien as "absolutely a leading figure." (Chambers UK, 2010)
Karen Brodie is "praised for her technical ability" (Chambers UK, 2010)
"'knowledgeable and pragmatic' Karen Brodie and the ‘perceptive and user-friendly‘ Patrice Fabien are recommended." (Legal 500, 2009)
bto "is particularly strong in the social housing sector" (Legal 500, 2009)
bto is placed in band 1 for Social Housing in the latest edition of The Legal 500.
bto impresses clients with “its high level of skill, attention and fast turnaround of work.” (Chambers UK 2009)
Technology & IP
“Highly rated Paul Motion…is a recommended solicitor-advocate, with particular expertise in technology and procurement.” (The Legal 500, 2008)