Thorntons

Thorntons’ Edinburgh team has achieved a record annual fee income of approaching £12 million as the firm celebrates its 20th anniversary in the capital. The firm opened its doors in North Castle Street in November 2004 with just three employees. Now based at Haymarket, it boasts a team o

Scottish law firm Thorntons has advised on a landmark deal that will secure new social housing for some of the country’s most vulnerable people. Its experts helped UK fund manager Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) to agree a £4.925 million loan from its dedicated social housing fund

Thorntons has been awarded a new three-year contract by City of Glasgow College – Scotland's largest technical and professional skills education provider. Thorntons has been providing legal counsel to the college since 2016, expanding its services to include data protection officer (DPO) respo

Thorntons has made 15 new appointments to its offices across Scotland.

Thorntons has made 22 new promotions across its Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Inverness and St Andrews operations following a year of strong growth.

The UK government's plans for digital verification are unclear as they stand, according to a data protection expert at Thorntons LLP. The proposals form part of a new Digital Information and Smart Data Bill, introduced as part of the King’s speech. The UK government said the bill, which will a

Thorntons is celebrating its first anniversary since opening its permanent office base in Glasgow. The move to its Lomond House premises on George Square, spanning 7,200 sq ft, marked a significant milestone for the firm – and in the past year it has witnessed 72% growth from the city base alo

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Law firm Thorntons has formally opened its new Inverness office, marking its first permanent base in the Highlands. Previously, the firm operated from serviced office space in the region since December 2023.

Hospitality businesses which depend on overseas staff must act now to benefit from current salary rules ahead of controversial new immigration regulations, a specialist solicitor has warned. Gurjit Pall, immigration solicitor at full-service law firm Thorntons, issued the advice prior to the introdu

Pictured (L-R): Foras co-founder Dec McLaughlin; Colin Graham, partner and chair of Thorntons; Foras co-founder Caro Melendez; Alistair Lang, partner and head of ventures and innovation at Thorntons; Foras co-founder Nick Murray Thorntons Solicitors and Foras have formed a new strategic partnership

Thorntons has posted profits of £9.2 million and turnover of £37.8m, for the financial year ending 31 May 2023. Profits are 9.1% (£0.9m) down from last year, after a seven-figure IT investment and staff benchmarking exercise. Turnover is up 8.2% (£2.86m) from £35m,

Thorntons has announced Paul Adams and John Smart as partners for its first office in Inverness alongside a further eight appointments. The new team joins from Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie.

Scottish independent pharmacy chain Davidsons Chemists has revealed its plans for five new branches acquired from Lloyds in a seven-figure deal supported by Thorntons. The business now owns 56 pharmacies including the five new acquisitions. Two are located in Dundee, and one each in Kirriemuir, Mont

Thorntons has established its presence in Inverness with the opening of its first office in the city. 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 wil