BTO Solicitors LLP counts contractors, engineers and architects among its key roster of clients, and is noted for its expertise in handling professional negligence claims arising out of the construction sector. Following the departure of former practice heads Alan Eadie and Lynne Cardow in October 2023, ‘first-rate professional negligence litigator’ Tim Edward leads the team and handles a broad range of negligence claims. Michael Collins is noted for his expertise in the construction sector, while Gillian Harman and Stuart Craig assist with professional liability cases.
Testimonials
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‘Tim Edward is a first-rate professional negligence litigator. He combines expert legal knowledge with a straight, no-nonsense andrealistic approach, all of which is delivered in an affable manner. He is communicative and easy to deal with.’
Key clients
- RSA Group
- Allianz Speciality and Global
- Aviva plc
- AXIS Specialty Europe SE
- AXA XL
- CFC Underwriting
- Riverstone Management Ltd (formerly Brit Insurance)
- Chubb Insurance Company of Europe SE
- AIG Europe Limited
- Markel International
- DAS UK Group
Work highlights
- Advising a global technical services provider in connection with multiple PI claims, core participant involvement in a public inquiry and guidance on a police investigation concerning alleged design and construction defects, and resulting public health risks, relating to two major hospital projects.
- Advising a Scottish educational institution and its insurers in the defence of a claim by a former student for discrimination in respect of religious beliefs under the Equality Act 2010.
- Representing multiple parties (former company directors) in a potentially 8 figure D&O claim relating to alleged unlawful dividends/distributions made by a subsidiary company to support its struggling parent company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Edward