1 June 2005
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Thorntons is pleased to announce a merger with the long established legal practice of W.R. Scott and Soutar of Dundee. The seven staff and three partners of Scott and Soutar – John R. Scott, Malcolm R.P. Farquhar and David Mathieson – will join Thorntons with effect from 1 June 2005, bringing a total of 84 years of experience in the law with them. John R. Scott will retire as a partner, becoming a consultant with Thorntons. The merger will blend the complementary strengths of Scott and Soutar and Thorntons, ensuring that clients of both firms continue to have access to the highest quality, personal legal services. Scott and Soutar was founded in 1938 by W.R. Scott, the father of the firm’s present senior partner John R. Scott and has ministered to the legal needs of clients in and around Dundee, Fife and district for over 60 years. As a small, family firm based in offices in Whitehall Street, Dundee it has built a meticulously guarded reputation for quality and efficiency of service. Thorntons was established as a legal business in Dundee in 1857 by Sir Thomas Thornton and has grown steadily to become one of Scotland’s largest and most successful law firms. Thorntons currently employs over 280 people and has offices in Dundee, Perth, Forfar, Arbroath and Edinburgh. It has a flourishing practice and specialises in private client work, business law, property, intellectual property, litigation and finance. Nick Barclay, Thorntons Managing Partner, said : "The name of Scott and Soutar has been synonymous with the highest quality legal services in Dundee for over half a century and we are delighted to be able to welcome the clients, partners and staff of the firm to the Thorntons fold. "Between us, we have an unrivalled wealth of experience and a progressive approach to business which always puts the client first. I am sure that this merger of experience and ambition will prove to be a mutually nourishing experience for the clients and staff of both businesses." John R. Scott, Scott and Soutar Senior Partner said : "While I am sorry to see the name of W.R. Scott & Soutar disappear I am very pleased that we are joining such a successful firm as Thorntons and am sure our clients can look forward to the same level of service we have provided and that they will benefit from Thorntons’ expertise." |