The ‘team of highly experienced regulatory lawyers’ at BTO Solicitors LLP advise clients on the full spectrum of health and safety matters. Vikki Watt helms the practice from Glasgow, specialising in defending health and safety prosecutions for both insurers and non-insurers. Lindsay MacNeill, promoted to partner in December 2023, focuses on representing medical professionals and companies during Fatal Accident Inquiries. Another key member to note is senior associate Amy Anderson, who is adept at advising clients right after incidents occur and throughout subsequent investigations.
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Témoignages
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‘A very friendly yet professional team that creates a safe environment.’
‘They take time to get to know you and understand the situation you have come to them with. ’
‘They are a team of highly experienced regulatory lawyers who are skilled in dealing with corporate clients specialising in Health and Safety. They work together as a team for the benefit of their clients. They have an in-depth knowledge of the subject and the industry, and their legal analysis of complex cases is highly impressive.’
‘A small but experienced and highly effective team that is especially client focussed.’
‘Vikki Watt and Lindsay MacNeill are excellent. Both first class.’
‘A top-notch firm with excellent personnel and resources. The team is knowledgeable in this important area of practice. Strength in depth, knowledge and expertise.’
‘Vikki Watt is a Solicitor Advocate who is an experienced, hard-working and highly capable lawyer and is certainly one of the stars in this sector. Amy Anderson has developed a high level of understanding of the key issues and procedures. She is undoubtedly a rising star in this area of practice.’
‘Vikki Watt is one of the most experienced and highly regarded health and safety lawyers in the country. An experienced, knowledgeable, and confident partner. Clients have great confidence in her ability and place their trust in her.'
Clients clés
- NG Bailey Ltd
- Glasgow City Council
- Fabricon Ltd
Points forts
- Acting for a multi-national facilities management company, avoiding the service of any enforcement notices and securing a reduced plea following the death of an employee.
- Acting for a local authority in a fatality involving a child at a construction site.
- Acting for a Deputy Governor of HMP Prison Service in a high-profile FAI following the death of a transgender prisoner who died within the prison.
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Responsable de la pratique
Vikki Watt
Autres avocats clés
Lindsay MacNeill; Amy Anderson; Neil MacDonald; Jaimie McGready