• Read more about Frankie Cusack

Frankie is a second seat Trainee Solicitor in the Intellectual Property team.  He commenced his Training Contract in September 2023 and completed his first seat in Corporate Ventures & Innovations.

Prior to commencing his Training Contract, Frankie worked with the Ventures & Innovations team assisting with the implementation of digital transformation projects aligned to the firm’s strategy.

He has a keen interest in emerging technologies and supporting start-up companies in the pursuit of their strategic goals and objectives. 

• Read more about Hannah Smethurst

A Solicitor in our specialist Intellectual Property, Technology and Media team, Hannah assists clients with a range of Intellectual Property matters including copyright, Trade Marks, commercial contracts, software agreements and licensing arrangements. She also works alongside the Corporate Ventures and Innovations team, advising start-up and early stage businesses. 

Hannah has a particular interest in science and technology agreements, working with clients across numerous sectors, from life sciences to gaming.

• Read more about Charlotte Cockburn

Charlotte is a Solicitor in our Intellectual Property team. She assists clients on a range of Intellectual Property matters including copyright issues, Data Protection and GDPR, commercial contracts, Trade Marks and IP and software licensing.

• Read more about Katy Dow

Katy has specialisted in Intellectual Property since completing her Traineeship with the firm and qualifying as a Solicitor.

She advises individuals, businesses and public sector bodies on a wide range of Intellectual Property matters including commercialisation, licensing, the protection of confidential information and general commercial contracts. Katy has a particular interest in research and commercial collaborations and copyright law.

Katy strives to provide excellent client care and commercially focused advice. She is also a Notary Public.

• Read more about Liam McMonagle

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.

• Read more about Kirsty Stewart

Dual qualified Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Accredited Specialist in Intellectual Property.

Kirsty is a Partner in the Intellectual Property, Technology and Media team and a specialist in trade mark and brand protection matters. Kirsty is also dual qualified as a Trade Mark Attorney and heads up Thorntons’ in house trade mark agency.