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Tom McMurtrie

Tom is an Associate in our Commercial Litigation team in Glasgow.

Tom advises individuals, insolvency practitioners and companies on a broad range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters, including debt recovery, contractual disputes, property disputes, insolvency matters and contentious executries. He also regularly appears in sheriff courts, advising clients across Scotland.

Sarah Stuart

Sarah is a dual-qualified solicitor in English and Scots Law with extensive experience advising construction and engineering companies and energy sector businesses. Sarah also advises public and statutory bodies, including local councils and port authorities, as well as educational institutions such as schools and, historically, universities.

Caitlin Williams

Caitlin is a third seat Trainee Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation team in Dundee. She completed her first two seats in Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation.

Caitlin studied at the University of Aberdeen and completed her LLB in Law with English Law and the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. Before commencing her traineeship, Caitlin worked in Clyde & Co’s Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team.

She is interested in litigation and dispute resolution and brings a thoughtful, practical approach to her work.

Juliet Nilsen

Juliet is a third seat Trainee Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation team. Juliet completed her first two seats in our Corporate (Banking and Insolvency) and Intellectual Property/Data Protection teams.

She studied Scots Law at the University of Dundee and completed her Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow. 

Emma Paterson

Based in our Edinburgh office, Emma is a third seat Trainee Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation team. She completed her first two seats in Commercial Real Estate and Intellectual Property.

Emma completed both her LLB and Diploma at the University of Strathclyde. Prior to starting her traineeship, she worked as a Paralegal in the Construction team at Addleshaw Goddard.

Emma has a particular interest in litigation and enjoys adapting to new challenges. She is known for her proactive attitude and commitment to delivering practical legal solutions.

 

Malcolm Marshall

Malcolm is a final seat Trainee Solicitor in the Commercial Litigation team in Dundee.  He joined Thorntons in September 2024 and completed his first three seats in Corporate, Employment and Commercial Real Estate.

Malcolm graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Abertay and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Glasgow.

He prides himself on developing strong relationships with clients, while working together to achieve a combined goal.

Daisy Johnston

Daisy is a final seat Trainee Solicitor in the Commercial Litigation team. She commenced her Training Contract with Thorntons in September 2024 and completed her first three seats in Private Client, Residential Conveyancing and Family.

Prior to commencing her Training Contract, Daisy gained valuable experience in residential property and family, and prides herself on understanding each client’s unique needs and providing clear focussed advice.

Gary McPhail

Gary is a Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation team. He advises both businesses and individual clients on a wide range of dispute resolution matters including contentious executry, debt recovery, contract disputes, consumer rights, insolvency, and criminal defence.

Ross Faulds

Ross is a Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation team. He advises individuals, business owners, and families on a range of matters including commercial disputes, insolvency, and licensing.

Ross strives to provide commercially focused advice and excellent client care. He is known for his strong drafting skills.

Away from the office, Ross holds a voluntary role at Greenbackers as an Under 30 Climate Ambassador, which helps him stay engaged with young professionals interested in the commercial side of green innovation. 
 

Ian Sargison

Ian is a Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation team, advising a wide range of clients including public service providers, universities, SMEs, family businesses, individuals, and insolvency practitioners.

Ian advises on matters such as property disputes, debt recovery, insolvency, housing, commercial leases, and professional negligence. He can also assist with guardianships, and alcohol licensing. 

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