Corporate lawyer Jen Paton joins BTO as Partner

BTO is pleased to announce the appointment of Jen Paton as Partner in its Corporate team in Edinburgh, reinforcing its expertise in corporate advisory work and handling complex, high-value transactions.

Awarded ‘Corporate Rising Star of the Year’ by The Legal 500 Scotland in 2024, the appointment of Jen marks an exciting addition to the firm’s diverse corporate division.

Jen brings to BTO impressive transactional experience, including playing a key role in several landmark deals, and a strong reputation for providing strategic advice to clients across multiple sectors, ranging from healthcare to energy, hospitality, transport and technology.

Scott Wyper, Head of BTO’s Corporate and Commercial teams, said:

We’re delighted that Jen has joined us. Her track record in successfully advising both domestic and international clients aligns perfectly with our goals as a growing and dynamic team. My colleagues and I are confident that Jen’s skills and leadership will contribute greatly to our continued success.

In her new role, Jen will continue to advise a variety of clients, including investors, large corporates, management teams and owner managers, on venture capital, private equity and M&A transactions.

Grant Hunter, Managing Partner, commented:

Jen is known for her exceptional dedication to her clients and for her insightful, practical legal advice. Her approach to building supportive, long-standing relationships, and her commitment to delivering results, mirrors BTO’s core values. We look forward to seeing the positive impact Jen will make as part of our corporate division.

New partner Jen Paton added:

I am very excited to join BTO and work alongside Scott and his talented colleagues. The firm has an excellent reputation for delivering first class legal services across its many teams and achieving excellent outcomes for its clients. I am really looking forward to building on these solid foundations and playing an active role in helping BTO achieve its medium and longer-term strategic aims.