BTO Solicitors LLP is a popular choice for SMEs, social housing associations, and charities, with recent instructions including large-scale settlement agreement projects, employment tribunal claims and gig economy advisory work. Able to assist clients with all aspects of employment law, practice head Caroline Carr has developed a niche specialism in the healthcare sector, often representing doctors and dentists. Laura Salmond is notably experienced in advising trade unions and federation members on employment-related issues.
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- ‘The team are very pragmatic when they give advice. They give honest and practical advice always. I recommend BTO to all of our clients as our go to Employment Law support.’
- ‘Dawn Robertson is such a great support to our business. She is always available and always on hand whenever we have any problem, big or small! Dawn and Douglas Strang are a pleasure to work with and alongside. Our clients love them too!’
- ‘Whenever support is required the team collaborates well and responds very quickly with any information that I need.’
- ‘Dawn Robertson understands our business and listens to what we really needs and advises accordingly. Dawn always has our best interests at heart and will advise and let’s us know all options so we are fully informed and can make the best decision for us.’
- ‘They offer good advice and excellent service.’
- ‘Caroline Carr is very knowledgeable and easy to work with.’
- ‘We have been very happy with the support provided by BTO in the advice they have given and approaches they have taken.’
- ‘Laura Salmond is a real asset to their business and is a tremendous support in helping me reach the correct path to follow in all matters legal within employment law.’
Key clients
- British Medical Association (BMA)
- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd (RSA)
- Medical & Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS)
- Mactaggart & Mickel Limited
- Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
- Scottish Police Federation
- Glasgow Kelvin College
- Bullet Express
- Scott Group Limited
- ng homes
- Epilepsy Scotland
- Intelligent Pensions Limited
- Bethany Christian Trust
- Royal College of Nursing
Work highlights
- Advised the British Medical Association (BMA) as an “interested party” in a Scottish Employment Tribunal claim regarding worker status of a GP Partner.
- Appointed Scottish Panel solicitor for a multinational insurance company headquartered in London and assisted them and their insureds with the successful defence of multiple Employment Tribunal claims.
- Advised the Shareholders of Bullet Express Limited in relation to the employment aspects of a multi-million pound investment and share sale.
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