Brechin Tindal Oatts

BTO is an independent Scottish law firm with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. We are dedicated to providing a premier service to our clients, catering to the Scots law needs of organisations in the private and public sectors and for individuals. Our experienced teams advise on corporate, commercial, personal matters and insurance-related litigation. We take the time to understand our clients' businesses and provide pragmatic, tailored advice and added value.

Our Expertise

Our services are designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients, spanning a wide range of sectors including:

Banking and Finance: We advise on banking and finance transactions, including lending, credit facilities, and security arrangements.

Charities: We provide guidance on the charity sector, including charity law, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Construction and Engineering: We advise on construction and engineering projects, including contracts, procurement, and dispute resolution.

Education: We provide legal advice on education law, including school governance, employment, and property matters.

Environment: We specialise in environmental law, including contamination, pollution, and sustainability.

House Builders: We advise on house building and development projects, including property law, planning, and construction.

Insolvency and Corporate Recovery: We provide expertise in insolvency and corporate recovery, including restructuring, turnaround, and liquidation.

Insurance (insurers and self-insured): We advise on insurance-related litigation, including policy interpretation, coverage disputes, and claims handling.

Leisure, Hospitality, and Licensing: We provide guidance on leisure, hospitality, and licensing matters, including intellectual property, employment, and licensing regulations.

Marine, Energy, and Ports: We advise on marine, energy, and ports projects, including shipping, offshore operations, and energy production.

Media & Entertainment: We provide legal advice on media and entertainment law, including intellectual property, contracts, and disputes.

Healthcare: We specialise in healthcare law, including medical defence, clinical negligence, and health and safety.

Regeneration: We advise on regeneration projects, including urban regeneration, brownfield sites, and community development.

Renewable Energy: We provide expertise on renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and biomass.

Retail: We advise on retail law, including property law, employment, and contracts.

Rural Business: We provide guidance on rural business law, including agriculture, forestry, and estate management.

Social Housing: We advise on social housing law, including landlord and tenant matters, property law, and community development.

Third Sector: We provide legal advice on third-sector law, including charities, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations.

Sports Law: We specialise in sports law, including sports governance, employment, and regulations.

Technology and Intellectual Property: We advise on technology and intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Wills, Estates, and Succession Planning: We provide guidance on wills, estates, and succession planning, including inheritance tax, probate, and estate administration.

At BTO, we pride ourselves on our commitment to transparency, clear fee structures, and a client-friendly approach. We believe that building strong relationships with our clients is key to delivering exceptional service. We achieve this through:

• Deploying the right level and number of personnel to provide the best quality service in the most cost-effective manner
• Being proactive and prompt in our responses
• Providing continuity of personnel, each with knowledge of your business
• Welcoming and encouraging mutual feedback with regular, customised reporting and review meetings

With our expertise, experience, and commitment to client satisfaction, we are confident in our ability to provide the high-quality service you need to achieve your goals.