Thorntons Law

Scottish businesses should review how they check people’s right to work in the UK as increased Home Office enforcement is followed by a major expansion of the rules from 1 October. The warning comes from an immigration expert at Thorntons who says businesses that believe they are complying with immigration law could still be exposed

Independent full-service law firm Thorntons is assuming responsibility for the wills, powers of attorney and title deeds of Young Robertson & Co, based in Caithness, as its partners move towards retirement. The agreement, effective from today, will ensure continuity of service for clients in the region as Young Robertson & Co winds down its practice.

Lesley Larg, Managing Partner of Thorntons, has been named winner of the Business Leadership Award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2026. Award organisers pointed to Larg’s ambitious and forward-looking approach to leadership, her focus on people and workplace culture, and her work supporting the progression of women in the profession, alongside efforts to attract, develop

Full-service independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has appointed two new legal directors to its Inverness office, further strengthening its offering in the Highlands. Gary Munro (Commercial Real Estate) and Susan Bird (Residential Property), bring with them extensive experience across the Scottish legal market and deep knowledge of all aspects of the local property landscape. Gary