The firm has procured modern premises within Beechwood Business Park with space to develop a legal presence in the city. It is also in the process of appointing a new Inverness-based team, which will include several senior legal figures who are in recognised the local marketplace.

The new Inverness practice, the firm’s 14th location and its first in the Highlands, will offer private client services including wills, trusts, and tax planning, while also providing specialist business law advice to clients operating in the city’s most prominent sectors including commercial real estate, agriculture, life sciences, energy and renewables, and hospitality.

Lesley Larg, managing partner, Thorntons, said: “These are very exciting times for our firm as we prepare to open our second new office of the year, this time in the flourishing city of Inverness.

“As one of Scotland’s few independent full-service law firms we have something unique to offer to the local marketplace and we look forward to introducing our services to a wide range of prospective clients.”

Ms Larg continued: “On the private client side, our in-depth knowledge of wills, trusts, and tax planning, will benefit individuals and families as they consider the future of their assets. Conveyancing for residential property services will also be available for clients.

“Crucially, we also have significant experience of working across borders both here in the UK and internationally, enabling us to help local businesses to achieve their full potential.

“We will additionally seek opportunities to contribute to the local community. As a firm we are committed to making a positive difference to the areas where we live and work.”