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Summer promotions for six Thorntons lawyers

Posted: 14th July 2020

One of Scotland’s leading law firms, Thorntons, has recognised the commitment and outstanding work ethic of six solicitors this month by promoting three solicitors to senior solicitors and a further three senior solicitors to associates.

Four promotions have been announced within Thorntons’ Edinburgh operation at Citypoint Haymarket and two based within Dundee at Yeaman Shore.

The three new Associates are Joanne Clancy and Lauren Fettes from Personal Injury in Edinburgh and Neil Falconer from Intellectual Property in Edinburgh.

Rachel Anderson and Rachel High, both from Private Client in Dundee have been promoted to senior solicitors alongside Michaela Dougan from Personal Injury in Edinburgh.

Three of the newly promoted team previously completed their traineeships with Thorntons further demonstrating the firm’s commitment to career development and recognising the strong grounding developed as a trainee.

Colin Graham, Chairman at Thorntons, said: “It’s great to recognise the fantastic achievements of these six solicitors and announce their well-deserved promotions.

“Training and development remains integral to the growth and success of the firm and by encouraging internal career progression, it provides motivation for our colleagues to work hard for clients and the firm as a whole. Congratulations to our newly appointed associates and senior solicitors.”

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