BTO Solicitors LLP

Partner & Criminal Solicitor Advocate

Alasdair is a criminal solicitor advocate with 16 years’ experience in both criminal and civil law.

Alasdair’s experience in criminal casework encompasses acting primarily for large public sector organisations which represent the rights of their members. He also represents private and corporate clients in a number of high profile criminal cases. Alasdair has acted for high profile individuals from the world of sport, music and business in criminal cases which also require reputational management advice. He prides himself on providing a high level of service and care is required for those unfamiliar with the criminal process.  Alasdair provides advice on Health and Safety, regulatory offences including Environmental offences, Bribery & Corruption (including embezzlement, fraud and procurement) & Corporate Manslaughter.

His civil casework background includes Fatal Accident Inquiries, regulatory work, contract disputes and personal injury (including accidents at work) and medical negligence claims, where he has been successful in a number of multi-million pound actions.

High profile litigation claims in which Alasdair’s strategic input has been key include a case which was taken to the House of Lords.

Partner, BTO Solicitors LLP (2015 - present); Partner, Levy McRae (2007 - 2015); Associate (2004 - 2007); Solicitor (2001 - 2004); Trained North Ayrshire Council; Qualified 2001.

English.

Health and Safety Lawyers Association; NITA; Glasgow Bar Association; Society of Solicitor Advocates. Member of Institute of Directors.

The University of Glasgow.