The medical negligence team at BTO Solicitors LLP handles a wide array of fatal clinical negligence claims, particularly related to mental health. Team leader and ‘standout litigator’ Laura Donald has ’unrivalled experience’ in the healthcare sector, and acts for medical and dental members of medical defence organisations. The team also assists with major public inquiries, occupational stress claims and dental negligence matters. Newly promoted partner Jill Harris handles high-value dental claims and is another key contact in the group.
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‘Jill Harris is experienced and great to deal with.’
‘BTO are leaders in the field of medical negligence.’
‘Jill Harris has an excellent strategic mindset, but is also one of the most approachable solicitors in this area of work. Clients can relax in the knowledge that she's on their side.'
‘They are the preeminent firm in Scotland and the firm we choose to work with on all our matters.’
‘Laura Donald is a standout. There is nothing and no one she doesn't know. She's a pleasure to work with and we have total confidence in her.’
'Led by standout litigator Laura Donald, this team deals with the whole gamut of medical work, often undertaking their own advocacy, providing an all round and efficient service to clients, the BTO team offers sound advice to clients.’
‘Laura Donald has unrivalled experience in this area; she undertakes much of her own advocacy and has impressive knowledge of public inquiries.'
Clients clés
- The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
- The Medical Defence Union Limited
- Medical Protection Society
Points forts
- Acting as counsel for the College of Paramedics in the Scottish Covid Inquiry.
- Representing the corporate interests of MDDUS before the UK Infected Blood Inquiry.
Avocats
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Jill Harris
Responsable de la pratique
Laura Donald
Autres avocats clés
Jill Harris; Jennifer King; Natalie McCartney; Cara Docherty; Duncan Mawby