bto is placed in band 1 for social housing in the latest edition of The Legal 500.
“Clients value this ‘strong firm’s flexibility and proactive stance’ as it offers an ‘all-round package’ in social housing. “ (Chambers UK 2008)
bto is commended for its “considerable knowledge of stock transfers…” (Chambers UK 2008)
bto’s “informal and practical” lawyers “focus on solutions and advice in plain English.” (Chambers UK 2008)
Patrice Fabien is described as: “Pragmatic, approachable and easy to deal with…” (Chambers UK 2008)
Patrice Fabien “stands out in the market for his project management skills and knowledge of regeneration and stock transfers,…” (Chambers UK 2008)
“Pragmatic” Patrice Fabien is “incredibly user-friendly from a client’s perspective.” He has a “good insight into regulation and is … extremely helpful in steering through regulatory issues .” (Chambers UK 2007)
“Talented and bright” Karen Brodie “knows her onions” and merits credit for her “extensive” commercial property and social housing experience.” (Chambers UK 2008)
"One distinguishing factor is the firm’s strong social housing department, which calls upon TUPE expertise in stock and asset transfers from local authorities.” (Chambers UK 2008)
“…The ‘very bright and client-focused’ team leader Caroline Carr is the backbone of the firm’s… employment team.” (Chambers UK 2008)
“Lately, Carr tackled a disability discrimination claim made by an employee against a Scottish local authority.” (Chambers UK 2008)
bto is a “leading light in the social housing sector.” (The Legal 500, 2007)
Karen Brodie is the “star when it comes to conveyancing.” She “comes up with solutions” and can keep “large-scale projects well under control.” (Chambers UK 2007)
bto “operates a strong social housing repossessions team” and has a "thorough and helpful approach to debt recovery”. It is praised for its “technical prowess” and “strong communication skills”. (Chambers UK 2007)
"Sources endorsed this ‘down-to-earth and approachable” employment team. (Chambers UK 2007)