Working alongside Partners Morna Coutts, Graeme Dickson and Emma Horne, Finlay is a Solicitor in our specialilst Private Client team.
Finlay advises on a wide range of Private Client matters including Executries, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Succession and Tax Planning. He acts for clients from all backgrounds including individuals, families and trustees. Finlay is particularly interested in executries and succession.
Full-service law firm Thorntons has appointed a third partner to its new Inverness office.
Private Client Partner, Magnus Mackay, joins Thorntons following its recent recruitment of 10 new Inverness team members from Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie (WJM).
A key member of our specialist Private Client team in Inverness, Magnus assists individuals and their families in planning for the future.
He advises clients on a range of issues and planning matters including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Inheritance Tax Planning. He has a particular interest in the use of Trusts in Inheritance Tax planning and protecting vulnerable beneficiaries. He also assists Executors in the winding up of Estates and Trustees in the creation, administration and winding up of Trusts.
Harriet is a Solicitor in our Dundee Private Client team. Working alongside Chris Gardiner, Harriet advises on a wide range of Private Client matters including executry administration, Wills and Powers of Attorney. She is particularly interested in elder care planning.
Before joining Thorntons, Harriet previously trained as an Adult Registered Nurse and predominantly worked within Acute Medicine for the Elderly. She graduated from Robert Gordon University with a First-Class Honours degree in Scots Law and also holds the Diploma in professional Legal Practice.
Wiktoria is a second seat Trainee in the Private Client team. She commenced her Training Contract in September 2023 and completed her first seat in Commercial Real Estate.
Prior to commencing her Training Contract, Wiktoria worked as a Conveyancing Paralegal in the Residential Property Post Settlement Hub.
Wiktoria graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Abertay and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Dundee.
Naomi is a second seat Trainee Solicitor in the Private Client team. She commenced her Training Contract in September 2023 and completed her first seat in Commercial Real Estate.
Prior to commencing her Training Contract, Naomi was a Paralegal in the Real Estate team of an international law firm.
Naomi graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and French Law from the University of Aberdeen, the Diploma in French Law at the Université Grenoble Alpes and the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow.
Paige is a second seat Trainee Solicitor in the Private Client team, having joined Thorntons in September 2023 and completing her first seat in Personal Injury.
Prior to joining Thorntons, Paige gained experience as a volunteer caseworker at the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation in Glasgow.
Paige has a particular interest in legal services for individuals and families, and prides herself on her practical and empathetic approach to clients, placing their best interests at the forefront of her work.
Megan is a second seat Trainee Solicitor in the Private Client team, assisting individuals and their families with Wills and Powers of Attorney.
She commenced her Training Contract in September 2023 completing her first seat in Residential Property. Prior to joining Thorntons, Megan gained experience working in-house as a Legal Executive for a commercial litigation team.
Lauren is a second seat Trainee in the Private Client. She joined Thorntons in September 2023 and completed her first seat in the specialist Land & Rural Business team.
Ian is a second seat Trainee Solicitor in the Private Client team. He commenced his Training Contract in September 2023 and completed his first seat in the specialist Land & Rural Business team.
Ian graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Stirling and completed the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh. He was recognised for his effort and hard work when he received the Best performing student award for both the LLB and Diploma.