As one of Scotland’s largest full-service legal firms, Thorntons offer all the legal advice you need. With a network of offices across Scotland, our legal and estate agency teams are on hand for you with practical and straightforward advice: in person, online or by phone. Whatever’s right for you, we’re ready to help.
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Careers at Thorntons
Thorntons' success has been the result of the contribution and commitment of its people. Recruiting the right talent is key to continuing this successful growth.
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From Solicitors to IT, Paralegals to Finance, we have a role for you.
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Offices across Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Angus, Fife and Perth.
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Family Law
Thorntons Family Law team provide clear, expert legal advice on all family law matters. Whether you are dealing with issues relating to divorce or separation, your children, co-habitation or Prenuptial Agreements our Family Law team have the experience and expertise to guide you to a resolution.
Dedicated
team of specialists including six Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialists.
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specially trained Collaborative lawyers who act on behalf of their client to negotiate matters in a collaborative way.
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Data Protection Officer
DPO service delivered by legal and compliance experts for a fixed monthly cost. We can assist with fulfilling your DPO requirements in a way that suits your organisation. From providing support as required to our Outsourced DPO Package.
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Fixed fee DPO packages
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We have an extensive range of specialist business services: from land and rural to start ups and brand protection
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- Rebecca Engel-Morton
- Immigration
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Thorntons strengthens commitment to growth
Leading full-service law firm Thorntons has welcomed 15 new legal professionals to its offices across Scotland
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- Stephanie Watson
- Personal Injury
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- Trade Marks
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Firm Facts: Thorntons in numbers
510
People across Scotland
4 th
Largest independent law firm in Scotland
14
Offices across Scotland
165
Over 165 years old