New right to work rules: what Scottish businesses need to know from 1 October 2026
Scottish businesses should review how they check a person’s right to work in the UK, as the Hom...
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Thorntons expands its extensive legal services to Caithness
Independent full-service law firm Thorntons is assuming responsibility for the wills, powers of attorney and title deeds of Young Robertson & Co, based in Caithness, as its partners move towards r...
Legal 500 progress recognises Thorntons’ client focus and quality advice
Thorntons has achieved another strong set of Legal 500 results, earning five new practice area rankings in the Legal 500 UK 2027 guide.The latest results reflect the depth of expertise across the firm...
Thorntons’ Lesley Larg named Scotland’s top legal business leader
Lesley Larg, Managing Partner of Thorntons, has been named winner of the Business Leadership Award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2026. Award organisers pointed to Larg’s ambitious and forward-look...
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Major Changes to Right to Work Rules from 1 October 2026
Is your business ready for the biggest shake-up to Right to Work compliance in years?From 1 October 2026, section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 will transform the Right to...
Employment Rights Act 2025 – Part 1 Trade Unions
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to bring some of the most significant changes to trade union law in a generation, with important implications for employers across all sectors. From reforms to un...
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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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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...