Thorntons makes residential property partner hire

Thorntons has made a lateral hire with Joanne Grimmond joining the firm as a partner in its Residential Property team.

Ms Grimmond has joined the Dundee-headquartered legal firm from Blackadders, where she was a partner and head of the Perth office. With nearly 20 years of experience in the Scottish residential property sector, she also holds the STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates.

Lesley Larg, managing partner at Thorntons, commented: "Joanne is a highly regarded practitioner whose specialist knowledge and years of experience will reinforce our reputation as a leading law firm in the residential property sector. 

"Her practical and commercially minded approach combined with a strong focus on client care perfectly fits our business ethos and I have no doubt that her appointment will bolster and enhance the client offering of our residential property team."