Ramsay Hall Joins BTO’s Regulatory & Criminal Defence Team as Partner
BTO Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramsay Hall as a Partner in its market-leading Regulatory & Criminal Defence team. Voted Crime Firm of the Year 2023 and nominated again for 2024, the team is pleased to welcome Ramsay, who will work alongside Partners Vikki Watt, Alasdair Gillies and Lindsay MacNeill.
Ramsay’s arrival further strengthens the team following the return of Neil Macdonald, Associate, and the recruitment of Stacey Fox, Solicitor, enhancing the team’s Criminal advocacy and Inquiry expertise.
Ramsay is a recognised expert in White Collar Crime, with significant experience advising on anti-bribery and corruption, fraud and tax evasion. He regularly advises on corporate criminal liability and guides organisations through investigations. Ramsay is also recognised as an expert in Health & Safety having advised organisations in relation to high profile serious incidents.
Grant Hunter, Managing Partner, commented:
“Ramsay’s expertise in guiding UK and international clients through internal investigations, particularly in high-profile and sensitive matters, will be invaluable. His ability to develop robust compliance frameworks that help manage risk and protect reputations will undoubtedly benefit our clients and will also attract new clients to the firm.”
Vikki Watt, Head of the firm’s Regulatory & Criminal Defence team, said:
“Ramsay is highly respected in the legal market for his strategic thinking and direct approach; qualities that are well-recognised in Chambers UK and The Legal 500. His appointment is an excellent addition to our team, as we continue to demonstrate our market leading credentials by attracting talent of the highest calibre to service our clients’ needs”.
Ramsay Hall shared his excitement:“I am delighted to join BTO. My role is to contribute to the growth of the firm by assisting clients to manage risk and reputation from a regulatory perspective. At a time of significant legal, political and economic change, organisations are more likely than ever to require regulatory support.”
