The Inheritance Tax Gift Exemption Few People Use
Earlier this year, a wealthy political donor discovered that giving money away is rarely as simple a...
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How Devolved Immigration Policy Could Help Scottish Businesses
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised a more devolved approach to policymaking. Immigration should form part of that conversation, particularly where the current UK-wide system does not reflect Sco...
Thorntons climbs Chambers High Net Worth rankings with four partners recognised
Independent full-service law firm Thorntons has been ranked among the top private wealth advisers in Scotland in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide, published today.The firm gained two new team ra...
Design Responsibility in Construction Contracts: Avoiding the Fitness for Purpose Trap
In the words of Meat Loaf, “Two out of three ain’t bad”. In 2017, however, the Supreme Court unanimously disagreed.Design responsibility in construction contracts is one of the most litigated issues i...
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Flexible Working 2026 and Beyond
The world of work has changed substantially in recent years, due to the changes during and post the Covid pandemic, the increase in hybrid working and partly because of changing expectations and needs...
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Immigration Update
Join Rebecca Engel-Morton and Catriona MacDonald to find for an update on Immigration Law.{"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/j7zpli47...
Data Protection Compliance: Data Mapping and Records
Join our data protection specialists Loretta Maxfield and Morgan O’Neill for an in-depth practical session on the requirement of Article 30 of UK GDPR requires under GDPR.The webinar covers topics inc...
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Thorntons announces multiple senior promotions as part of its ambitious growth plans
Thorntons has promoted 29 lawyers across its Scottish network, including four new Legal Directors, as the firm continues to grow its full-service capability.James Martin (Residential Property), Moira ...
Thorntons promotes Dundee private client specialist to partner
Leading full-service independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has promoted Corah Franco to Partner in its Private Client Team.Corah joined Thorntons in October 2022, after completing her training and s...
Thorntons appointed to manage trust and estate files of Brunton Miller clients
Independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has been appointed by the Judicial Factor to manage the wills, property titles and powers of attorney previously held by Brunton Miller, following the closure o...