Garry’s ability to achieve impressive results for his clients across the full spectrum of liability claims led to him being assumed as a partner in 2013. He now handles high value, catastrophic and complex personal injury claims for a wide range of insurer clients. Garry has over 17 years’ litigation experience, 15 years of which has involved working almost exclusively in the Defenders’ personal injury field.

“Considered and polished”, clients praise Garry for his “proactive approach” (Chambers UK).  His in-depth technical knowledge and pragmatic approach has resulted in him being viewed by a number of major clients as the “first port of call”, both for dealing with claims and providing ad hoc advice.

His caseload includes employers’ and public liability cases, occupational stress/harassment claims, fatal claims, as well as motor claims. He has also acted for insurance companies representing their interests and those of their policy holders at Fatal Accident Inquiries.

Garry is an active member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), and was invited to be a member of the FOIL sub-groups set up to respond to the Scottish Government’s Consultation papers on both the Civil Law of Damages and the Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill. He is also a member of the Insurance Fraud Investigators Group.

Garry regularly provides and presents training to a number of major insurers and is also responsible for setting up and co-ordinating bespoke internal training programmes for claims handlers for a number of these insurers.

His recent notable cases include:

Liam Sheehan v Nevis Range Development: Garry successfully defended a case raised following a skiing accident in Scotland in terms of which the Pursuer criticised the design and layout of the Defenders’ ski resort. If successful, the Pursuer’s claim would have had implications for the skiing industry in Scotland as a whole.

Darryl Wright v Silberline Limited: Garry successfully avoided a future loss of earnings claim based upon a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Dale Griffiths v George Park: Garry took over the handling of this claim from other agents. Little progress towards resolution had been made, despite the accident having occurred in December 2005. Garry successfully resolved the claim within two months of being instructed.

Garry has also achieved a number of significant successes in Compensation Recovery Unit appeals.

Clients’ comments upon results achieved:

“Again, this is an excellent result driven by you to settlement.”

“Garry - I don’t think it comes better than that! Excellent result.”

“Brilliant!”

“Garry – this is an exceptional result – albeit merited by your diligence throughout”.

Alan is the Head of IT for BTO having joined the firm in 2001.

Spending nearly 20 years as an IT Manager for BTO, Alan left for 15 months to act as a Global IT Manager for a software development firm supplying financial services and banks before returning in 2022 to head up the IT for BTO.

He is responsible for keeping BTO’s systems up to date, embracing the latest technology to ensure functionality, continuity and security for BTO’s staff and clients.

Euan is a Partner in BTO’s Wills, Estates and Succession Planning team.

He has two decades of experience in the private client sector and an impressive track record of helping a diverse range of clients on matters including asset protection, succession and tax planning during lifetime and on death.

He has a particular interest in assisting business owners in relation to tax mitigation and succession, drafting wills and trusts, dealing with issues arising from lack of capacity, and the administration of estates and trusts.

Euan values building long-term relationships with his clients and their families and providing tailored strategies to benefit each client and their personal, often complex, circumstances.

Euan is a Member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and a Notary Public.

He is also the senior tutor on the Trusts: Law and Practice Course for STEP students.

Stacey joined BTO as a Solicitor in our Corporate Crime and Health and Safety and Regulatory team within our Glasgow office in 2024. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2023, after her traineeship at a high-profile Criminal Defence and Civil firm.

During her traineeship, Stacey has gained a wide expertise in both criminal, civil and regulatory matters. She has experience in Corporate Crime, as well as Fatal Accident Inquiries, Public Inquiries and Health and Safety and Wildlife Crime. Stacey has acted for both Private Clients, as well as Insurers and has a vast experience with dealing with a broad spectrum of clients.

Prior to her traineeship, she obtained her Dual Qualifying Scots and English Law LLB at the University of Strathclyde and her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow.