Litigation partner leads three promotions at BTO

BTO Solicitors has announced three internal senior promotions, including a new partner.

Mark Hastings, who has been with BTO for almost eight years, becomes the 13th partner in an Insurance Litigation department now consisting of more than 40 solicitors and claims handlers. One of 14 solicitor advocates, in the firm, he advises on cases including large loss personal injury claims, discrimination claims against higher and further education institutions, clinical negligence and professional indemnity claims.

BTO’s Personal Injury team also sees the promotion to senior associate of fellow solicitor advocate Alistair Barbour, who has specialised in personal injury throughout his career.

The third promotion is for Lauren McFarlane, who is dual qualified in England & Wales as well as holding a master's degree in publishing, and specialises in intellectual property and dispute resolution. She becomes an associate. 

David Gibson, BTO’s Chairman, commented: "It is a pleasure to see loyal and respected colleagues develop their potential. We strive to offer our clients the services of expert and well rounded lawyers and Mark, Alistair and Lauren are fine examples of this. We wish them all every success in their new roles."