At Thorntons we’ve being doing what’s right for our clients and communities for over 150 years. As one of Scotland’s largest and most respected full-service legal and property firms, we deliver high quality practical advice with exceptional levels of client care. Ultimately, we want to help individuals and businesses deal with life’s challenges: and make the most of the opportunities.
With offices across Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Angus, Fife and Perth; 70 Partners supported by over 510 colleagues – many of who are accredited specialist lawyers in their area of law; you can be sure of getting the best support and advice for your needs.
Support network
70 partners and over 510 colleagues.
Offices
All across Scotland, in 12 locations.
Continual investment
in our people ensures we deliver the best possible advice.
Accredited specialists
through continual investment.
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Our values
At Thorntons we live by what we can do for you: doing what’s right for our people, our clients and our communities.
We value our people greatly and support them in career-long development with training and flexible opportunities. It’s their expertise, problem-solving skills, and effective communication and collaboration that enables us to give you the warm and approachable service we’re renowned for.
As well as providing the highest level of client advice and service, we play an active role in supporting the communities we serve. By helping charitable organisations and community groups to reinvest in their local areas, we can play our part in helping make better futures for everyone.
We don’t do all this because we have to: we do it because it’s the right thing to do.
News & Insight
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Update on the Infected Blood Scandal
The announcement at the outset of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget setting aside £11.8 billion for victims of the scandal
Key Messages from the 2024 Scottish Agritourism conference
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Scottish Agritourism Conference in Perth as an exhibitor with Thorntons
Powers of Attorney: Choosing the right Attorney for you.
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New budget proposal impacts on homeowners
In the latest Budget update, the Scottish Government included a change to raise the additional dwelling supplement (ADS)
Conflicts and Captain Tom - A Trustee's Duties
This week, the Charity Commission published its long awaited report on the Captain Tom Foundation. While it featured
Beauty Update: Bonding, bridges and…Botox?!
The prospect of getting an injection was previously enough to put a patient off visiting the dentist. However, a lot of
How to Stay Safe while Driving this Winter
As another Scottish winter approaches, drivers are encouraged to consider road conditions in an effort to prevent any
Civil Penalty Notices: Advice for challenging or objecting to a fine for illegal workers
A Civil Penalty notice for illegal working has serious repercussions for a business. Since February 2024, these include
The Budget 2024 – Updates to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT)
With the passing of the Budget on 30 October 2024, there have been some changes to the regime governing EOTs – some of
Digitalising the UK border: international citizens must register for an eVisa by 31 December 2024
The way international citizens prove their right to live and work in the UK is changing.
You must act now to ensure you
Call for improved guidelines and protections for workers exposed to silica dust.
8 cases of artificial stone silicosis were reported in the UK in 2023 leading doctors to call for improved guidelines
Our offices
We have offices across Scotland, offering legal advice and property services.
- Anstruther
- Arbroath
- Bonnyrigg
- Cupar
- Dundee
- Edinburgh
- Forfar
- Glasgow
- Inverness
- Montrose
- Perth
- St Andrews