Dispute resolution partner hire at Addleshaw Goddard

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has appointed Claire Thornber as a partner in its Dispute Resolution team in Scotland.

Ms Thornber, who joins from Weightmans Solicitors, is qualified as a solicitor advocate and specialises in property litigation, as well as having broad experience of commercial litigation. She will be based in Addleshaw Goddard's Glasgow office.

Simon Catto, head of Dispute Resolution in Scotland for Addleshaw Goddard, commented: "Claire is an experienced litigator with a great reputation and it is fantastic to welcome her to the firm. Our commercial disputes team deals with some of the most significant instructions in the country, acting for clients in Scotland, the UK and further afield and having Claire on board will give us even more bench strength with the ability to drive growth in an area we expect to be busy as we look ahead.

"This appointment is part of our overall growth strategy and we expect there to be further senior additions to our team in the coming months."