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Thorntons has appointed nine newly qualified solicitors following the successful completion of its two-year traineeship programme. The newly qualified solicitors include Catriona Kemp, Robyn Canning, Rebecca Engel-Morton, Rose Grant, and Lewis Quinn in the firm’s Edinburgh office, Liam Martin

Thorntons is supporting Arbroath FC Community Trust’s Cosy Coats Campaign for the third year, collecting donations that will provide warm winter coats to families within the local community. The annual Cosy Coats Campaign has proven to be a vital resource for many during the colder months. Las

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

Thorntons has welcomed 16 new trainee solicitors to its graduate programme across its Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, St Andrews, Perth and Angus offices.

Legal professionals are invited to take to the streets of Dundee in October for a sponsored walk in aid of charity Access to Justice. The first Legal Walk in the city occurred in 2022 when 30 legal professionals raised £700 for the cause.

Jennifer Sturrock has joined Thorntons as a senior solicitor in the firm's private client team in Dundee. She advises on a wide range of private client matters including executry administration, wills, powers of attorney, inheritance tax planning, care home cost planning and legal rights issues.

Thorntons has announced 22 new promotions across its Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Inverness and St Andrews operations following a year of exceptional 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 7,200sq ft, marked a significant milestone for the firm – and in the past year it has witnessed 72 per cent growth from the city b

Jacqueline Moore has been promoted to partner at Thorntons. Ms Moore joined the Thorntons employment and immigration team in February 2023 and has quickly made her mark on the firm, driving growth of the specialist team, and positively impacting individual and business clients.

Thorntons has been appointed to the legal panel of one of the UK’s largest providers of social housing. The firm joins Sanctuary’s legal panel following a competitive process.

Thorntons partner Scott Milne has been appointed as a deputy lieutenant for the County of Angus. This role is deputy to the Lord-Lieutenant of Angus, who is the representative of the Crown in Angus.

A collaboration between the University of Dundee and Thorntons has secured £1.1 million in funding for a first-of-its-kind legal technology project. The Levelling Up award was made by Jacob Young MP on a visit to the university last Thursday. It will be used to facilitate a dedicated space in

Thorntons has announced the appointment of seven newly qualified solicitors, all of whom have completed the firm's two-year traineeship programme. Sean Lieder and Hannah Smethurst have joined the firm’s corporate team in Edinburgh, and Walter Buckman has joined the corporate team in Glasgow.

Thorntons is introducing family-friendly policies. New mothers will receive treble the existing paid maternity, which is rising to 26 weeks at full pay and 13 weeks’ half pay. People who adopt will be entitled to the same benefits.