Several practitioners at full-service law firm Thorntons have been recognised as some of the highest achievers in the industry through the STEP Excellence Awards scheme and ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth 2022 guide.
Andrew Bird
Andrew is Solicitor in our Private Client team in Edinburgh. Working alongside Stephanie Pratt, Andrew advises individual and families on a range of Private Client matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries. He is well known by his clients for his calm and understanding nature.
Carly Gibson
Carlene specialises in Private Client Work, particularly succession planning and the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney. She also deals with and guides clients through the administration of Executry estates.
Carlene completed an undergraduate Joint Honours Degree in Geography and Social Anthropology in 2006 before undertaking the graduate entry Law Degree and Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh.
Hannah Fitzgibbon
A member of the Private Client team in Edinburgh, Hannah advises individuals and families on the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney. In addition, Hannah deals with executry administration and all aspects of estate planning.
Hannah is a full member of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and is also a Notary Public.
Moira McInnes
Moira is a Senior Associate in the Private Client team, specialising in Wills, executry administration, tax planning, Trust creation and administration, Powers of Attorney and welfare and finance for the elderly.
Moira is a full member of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), having gained the Diploma in Trusts and Estate with Distinction. In recent years, Moira has been a tutor in Private Client on the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh.
James Brogan
With over 15 years’ experience, James is a Legal Director in the Private Client team in Edinburgh. He advises individuals and families on a wide range of issues including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Executries, Inheritance Tax Planning and asset protection.
Emma Horne
Emma joined the Edinburgh Private Client team with a wealth of experience in areas such as drafting of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts, Trust administration, Estate and Tax Planning for clients and their families, Guardianship and preparation of Adults with Incapacity specialist reports.
Emma brings a special understanding of certain aspects of the work undertaken by the team having had an earlier career as a Nurse in Critical Care.
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Chris Gardiner
Chris specialises in advising UK based and international individuals and families on asset protection and tax efficient succession planning. He also advises the Trustees of a number of Private and Charitable Trusts.
Ross Cargill
Based in our St Andrews office, Ross works with Partner, Rachel Anderson. He acts for individuals, couples, and families on a range of Private Client matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Executries (Testate and Intestate) and Inheritance Tax Planning.
Ross adopts a pragmatic approach for his clients and is recognised for his understanding and empathetic nature.