Thorntons Ranked Among Scotland’s Most Recommended Law Firms in New Legal 500 Research
The firm placed fifth in Scotland on a client advocacy measure drawn from nearly 9,000 responses to Legal 500's annual client research.…
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Thorntons Strengthens Glasgow Offering with Landmark Senior Appointments as Growth Continues Across Scotland
Front row seated L-R: Fiona Piper, Stephen Connolly. Back row L-R: David White, Aimee Gibbons and Vicky Ward.Leading independent Scottish…
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…
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-…
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 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…
Thorntons joins Multilaw global legal network
Membership will extend the firm’s reach across more than 100 countries for Scottish and international clientsLeading independent Scottish…
Thorntons announces strong growth, Scotland-wide expansion and major new Dundee HQ
Turnover passes the £50m mark, following 14% annual growth, with major expansion across ScotlandFirm strengthens commitment to Dundee with…
Thorntons secures top rankings in legal services framework for Scotland’s higher and further education sector
Thorntons has been re-selected as an approved supplier to a major legal services framework established to support the further and higher…
Thorntons welcomes two new construction law partners, as growth continues
Thorntons has appointed two new construction law partners in Aberdeen, expanding its legal service provision locally and strengthening its…
Thorntons invests in social inclusion with expanded work placement programme
Thorntons is growing its work experience offering with the PRIME initiative, following a successful first year which saw 21 pupils complete…
Aberdeen-based Patience and Buchan and full-service national law firm Thorntons announce strategic merger
Independent Scottish law firms, Patience and Buchan and Thorntons, have announced a merger that will strengthen legal services in Aberdeen…
Thorntons welcomes its largest intake of trainee solicitors
Leading full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons has welcomed a record-breaking 19 new trainee solicitors, further strengthening its teams…
Thorntons appoints Chief People Officer to lead its innovative people strategy
Full-service independent law firm Thorntons has appointed a new Chief People Officer to lead the development and implementation of its…
Thorntons builds on construction law and commercial real estate expertise.
Leading independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has expanded its market-leading Commercial Real Estate team, with the appointment of two…
Thorntons celebrates promotions from teams across the business
Recognising the contribution of our people and developing legal talent for the future is key to our success. Our latest round of…
‘Mr Thorntons’ Steps Down as Partner After 41 Years With Leading Legal Firm
One of the country’s largest law firms, Thorntons, has announced its former chair Colin Graham is stepping down as a partner after more…
Thorntons Shortlisted for Two Categories at the Scottish Legal Awards 2025
Thorntons has been shortlisted for two prestigious accolades at the Scottish Legal Awards 2025 – Large Firm of the Year and Excellence in…
Thorntons promotes three new Partners as part of senior appointments supporting ambitious growth
Leading independent law firm Thorntons has announced the promotion of three new Partners as part of a significant round of senior…
Thorntons Shortlisted for Two Categories at The Lawyer Awards 2025
We are delighted to share that our firm has been shortlisted for two prestigious categories at The Lawyer Awards 2025: Firm of the Year:…
Thorntons expands specialist services with new banking partner in Glasgow
Thorntons is continuing its strategic growth with the appointment of Ricardo Matteo as a partner in the firm’s newly established banking…