Amanda Buchanan

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Partner at BTO Solicitors LLP

Greater Glasgow Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Amanda is an accredited Specialist in Employment Law and a Partner at BTO Solicitors LLP, with over 20 years of litigation experience. A graduate of the University of Glasgow, she is an expert in employment tribunal litigation, advising both businesses and individuals on complex claims, including discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Employment Litigation
Her core specialty for over 15 years, representing both employers and employees in complex tribunal claims and group actions for discrimination and unlawful deductions.
Discrimination Law
Successfully challenges proposed policy changes on the grounds of indirect sex discrimination and disability discrimination, showcasing a deep expertise in this area.
Career Advancement
Celebrates professional milestones, having been recently promoted to Partner and formally accredited as a Specialist in Employment Law by the Law Society of Scotland.

Media Appearances

Amanda Buchanan - BTO Solicitors LLP Glasgow Edinburgh. Featured in BTO Solicitors LLP

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Work History

10-2024
Partner at BTO Solicitors LLP
3-2021 - 10-2024
Legal Director at LEVY & MCRAE SOLICITORS LLP
2-2017 - 3-2021
Senior Solicitor at Levy & McRae
9-2016 - 1-2017
In Court Adviser & Small claims adviser at Citizens Advice Bureau
2-2015 - 8-2016
Generalist Advisor at Citizens Advice Bureau

Education

1989 - 1994
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from University Of Glasgow

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amanda is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amanda

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amanda move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Amanda take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

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