Thorntons opens new Glasgow office

The law firm Thorntons has formally opened its new Glasgow office.

Located in George Square, the office will be able to host more than 60 desks.
That is double the headcount of the existing team of almost 30 people.

Since the business announced its plans to open a permanent base in the city, it has
confirmed a number of strategic hires including commercial real estate partners Paul
Haniford and Jayne Macfarlane, and litigation partner Stephanie Carr, who is an
accredited insolvency specialist.

They join the firm’s existing highly experienced team which include partner Liam
McMonagle, a leading IP, media and technology specialist, Aimee Gibbons, who
specialises in commercial property, Pamela Muir who specialises in insolvency and
restructuring and Gurjit Pall, immigration lawyer.

The business has invested £400,000 in the open plan layout which incorporates a
range of client meeting areas and flexible space that will support collaborative working
and wellbeing.

Colin Graham, Chairman, Thorntons, said: “We’re extremely proud to introduce our
new Glasgow office and we look forward to welcoming clients and contacts, old and
new, through our doors.

“Establishing a permanent base is a landmark in the firm’s 166-year history, and I
believe it will mark a turning point in our business. It also showcases who we are as a
business, incorporating a sustainable design and amazing working and client spaces."