BTO Solicitors LLP’s team services a large number of charity sector and further education clients on a wide variety of issues, including construction, employment, and commercial law matters. Glasgow-based senior associate Marion Davis leads the team, regularly handling governance, contract and regulatory mandates. Laura Salmond and Caroline Carr, accredited employment specialists, continue to assist with the full range of related advisory matters, including voluntary severance processes and budget cuts. Michael Kitson further bolsters the team’s capabilities with his expertise in corporate governance.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Key clients

  • The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
  • McSence Limited
  • Flexible Childcare Services Scotland SCIO
  • Deafblind Scotland
  • Tigh A’Chomainn Camphill
  • Bethany Christian Trust
  • Glasgow Kelvin College
  • West Lothian College
  • Royal National Lifeboat Institution
  • Clic Sargent Cancer Care for Children
  • The Scottish Cremation Society Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising The Richmond Fellowship Scotland on a number of significant contract disputes in relation to construction and other matters, and on all general property work.
  • Advising The Royal National Lifeboat Institution long term on its Scottish operations, including its large number of Scottish lifeboat stations.
  • Advising The Kinning Park Complex on its funding and security arrangements, including documentation to obtain further funding.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marion Davis

Other key lawyers

Laura Salmond, Caroline Carr, Michael Kitson