Thorntons partner shortlisted for entrepreneur award

A Scots lawyer has been shortlisted for an accolade recognising Scotland’s top entrepreneur, awarded by Ernst & Young.

Craig Nicol, joint managing partner of Thorntons Law LLP, has been shortlisted for the “EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Scotland” award.

In Scotland, and each UK region, an independent panel of judges will select winners in each category, who will progress to the UK final held in London in October, to vie for the title “EY UK Entrepreneur Of The Year”.

The UK winner, along with other country winners will then attend the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Forum in Summer 2018, which gathers the world’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, game changers and government leaders from more than 60 countries.

Now in its 31st year globally and 19th year in the UK, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year recognises the spirit and contribution of exceptional entrepreneurs, running in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries worldwide.

Annie Graham, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year leader in Scotland, said: “Scotland has a hugely diverse and successful entrepreneurial community and it’s fantastic to showcase the achievements of some of the country’s most innovative businesses as part of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year.

“Scotland’s entrepreneurs have undeniable economic clout with our 21 finalists delivering a collective turnover in excess of £520m and providing more than 5,900 jobs. This year’s shortlist also indicates the talent and international capability of Scotland’s tech sector with more than a third of the finalists at the helm of technology companies.

“The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme brings together the most innovative and forward thinking business leaders at events held across the UK every year, where they can share knowledge and ideas, debate the challenges of the day, and form lasting contacts and even working partnerships.”