Liam focuses on what's important legally and resolves issues quickly.
Dual qualified in Scots and English law
Liam is a highly experienced commercial lawyer whose practice covers corporate and commercial work with a particular focus on the technology, gambling and education sectors. His practice is a mix of advisory work, commercial transactions and dispute resolution.
Liam joined Thorntons in 2010 from Dundas & Wilson (now CMS) having previously worked in London for leading media firm Harbottle & Lewis.
Clients value Liam’s straightforward and pragmatic approach and he is currently listed in Legal 500 as one of Scotland’s leading TMT lawyers where clients report that he is ‘incredibly bright and direct’.
Liam McMonagle is commercial and responsive. He knows our business well, so he's got a great lens on our situation and what's acceptable and not. He's hands-on, very practical, and responsive. We use him in direct contract negotiations and have complete trust that he'll get a great outcome while being extremely courteous and fair to the other side. We trust him to represent us in the most difficult situations, completely.
Legal 500 2027
Liam McMonagle combines a great depth of knowledge with an ability to give pragmatic advice.
Legal 500 2027
Liam has deep expertise in software and service-provider contracts, combined with a strong understanding of commercial and operational risk. He provides clear, pragmatic advice, anticipates issues early, and is particularly effective at navigating complex vendor relationships, including matters involving heightened risk or time pressure.
Chambers & Partners 2027
Liam has a wealth of knowledge. He has taken the time to understand our business and what we want to do. He gives pragmatic advice and is good at giving options and anticipating problems and solutions. He can tailor his advice to different audiences.
Chambers & Partners 2027
Great service, expertise and very personable.
Chambers & Partners 2027
Liam is brilliant to work with: knowledgeable, commercial, responsive - a great approach to relationships.
Chambers & Partners 2027
Liam combines detailed expertise and experience with pragmatic advice. He tailors his responses in a way which can be easily understood.
Chambers & Partners 2027
Liam has a wealth of knowledge. He gives pragmatic advice, and is good at giving options and anticipating problems and solutions. He can tailor his advice to different audiences.
Chambers & Partners 2027
Liam McMonagle gives pragmatic advice founded on his expertise in the sector. If a quick response is needed, he ensures that is delivered
Legal 500 2026
Liam is a brilliant lawyer. He is technically excellent and very commercial.
Chambers & Partners, 2026
Liam is very pragmatic. He will tailor advice to be cost conscious for you. He responds at short notice and is able to give thoughtful responses.
Chambers & Partners, 2026
Liam focuses on what is important legally and resolves issues quickly.
Chambers & Partners, 2025
Liam is hotly tipped by service users.
World Trade Mark Review, 2024
Liam is impressive. He is thorough, speaks in plain language and protects our interests at all times.
Chambers & Partners, 2023
Liam McMonagle consistently delivers high-quality, practical advice, within the timescales asked for.
Legal 500, 2023
Liam provides very practical, pragmatic advice on protection and enforcement, often within tight timescales.
World Trade Mark Review, 2023
Liam McMonagle has excellent commercial awareness and is very pragmatic.
Chambers & Partners, 2023