Powers of attorney across borders: why a single signature may not be enough
Many people own property, bank accounts or investments abroad, or have family living in other countr...
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Protecting wealth across borders: international estate planning considerations
In an increasingly mobile world, it is common for individuals and families to hold assets, business interests and personal ties in more than one country. For those with Scottish connections, whether a...
Divorce and international assets: a guide for clients in scotland
Our family law team regularly advise clients navigating divorce where assets are held across international borders. If you or your spouse own property, investments, pensions, shares or business intere...
Navigating jurisdictional challenges in cross-border family law: a scottish perspective
Few areas of legal practice expose the tensions of cross-border life as acutely as family law. When relationships break down for families whose lives straddle borders, determining which court has juri...
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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...