Thorntons Law Firm Opens New Inverness Office in the Highlands
Thorntons Law Firm Expands to Inverness with New Office Opening
Full-service law firm Thorntons is making a significant move with the formal opening of its new office in Inverness, marking its first permanent home in the Highlands. The firm had been operating from serviced office space since December 2023, but now with a dedicated office in Inverness, Thorntons is set to expand its presence in the region.
The new office will house a 13-strong team, including strategic hires such as commercial property partners Paul Adams and John Smart, and private client partner Magnus Mackay. With a focus on providing services in commercial real estate, planning, residential conveyancing, landed estates, wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and succession planning, Thorntons aims to cater to the legal needs of clients in the Highlands and Islands.
The modern premises at Beechwood Business Park in Inverness offer open plan office desks, client meeting areas, and flexible space for collaborative working. The 4000sq ft office can accommodate more than 34 desks, indicating the firm’s commitment to growth and expansion in the region.
Paul Adams, lead partner in Thorntons’ Inverness operation, expressed excitement about the firm’s growth and the strong team that has been assembled in a short period of time. He emphasized the firm’s commitment to providing quality legal services to clients in the Highlands and Islands.
Lesley Larg, managing partner at Thorntons, highlighted the firm’s long-standing support for businesses, families, and individuals in the region. The establishment of a permanent base in Inverness signifies Thorntons’ dedication to the Highlands and its desire to build meaningful relationships with clients in various sectors, including tourism, food and drink, and life sciences.
With over 550 employees and 73 partners across 14 Scottish offices, Thorntons is a well-established law firm with a strong presence in Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, and now, Inverness. The expansion to Inverness reflects the firm’s commitment to growth and its goal of providing top-notch legal services to clients in the Highlands and Islands.
