Thorntons to move Glasgow office to permanent base

Thorntons is to move its Glasgow office to new premises which double its existing capacity.

The Tayside-headquartered legal firm has operated from serviced offices in the city since 2019. Its new premises at Lomond House, George Square will be its first permanent home in Glasgow. The move will take place in the spring.

The 7,200 sq ft office will be able to host more than 60 desks – double the headcount of the existing team. The open plan layout will also incorporate client meeting areas and flexible space that will support collaborative working and social events. Its sustainable design will maximise natural light and reduce energy consumption.

Thorntons says it has ambitious growth plans in the Central Belt. Its Edinburgh office, which opened in 2004 with a team of three, now employs more than 100 people.

The Glasgow practice will focus on providing specialist business law advice to clients operating in prominent sectors including commercial real estate, technology, higher education, and housing associations, while also seeking to engage with businesses across the wider West region. It expects to announce some senior hires in the coming weeks.

Thorntons' managing partner Lesley Larg commented: "After many years of working with clients in Glasgow we are building on our presence and launching our first permanent office in the city. I’ve always found Glasgow to be a very welcoming place to do business and can’t wait to open our doors at George Square and show everyone our fantastic, flexible space.

"Clients brought us here and helped us to flourish, but we also owe our success to our brilliant people in Glasgow who provide a first-class service to the city’s businesses and have stimulated demand."