We cannot speak highly enough of Katherine McGill and the team at Thorntons.
From the very beginning of our property purchase in Scotland, Katherine demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, clarity, and calm leadership. This was a complex transaction involving multiple title sheets, shared ownership arrangements, a Residents’ Association, rural services, historic title conditions, access rights, and detailed pre-purchase enquiries. At every step, Katherine was across the detail and always one step ahead.
What truly set her apart was her ability to translate highly technical legal matters into clear, practical advice. Whether explaining title conditions, servitudes, maintenance obligations, boundary matters, or coordinating comprehensive responses to extensive legal enquiries, she handled everything with precision and confidence. Nothing was rushed, nothing was glossed over, and we always felt fully informed and protected.
Communication was exemplary throughout. Katherine was consistently responsive, measured, and reassuring — even under time pressure and when coordinating across multiple parties. She anticipated questions before they arose and dealt with issues decisively, which gave us enormous confidence, particularly as overseas buyers navigating the Scottish conveyancing process.
This was not just competent legal work — it was outstanding client care. Katherine treated our purchase with the same diligence and attention as if it were her own, and that level of commitment makes a real difference during what can otherwise be a stressful process.
We would recommend Katherine and Thorntons without hesitation to anyone buying property in Scotland, particularly where the transaction involves complexity. An absolutely first-class service from start to finish.
