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Thorntons invests in Edinburgh team

Posted: 10th December 2018

Leading law firm Thorntons has expanded its senior team in Edinburgh with the appointment of new partner Andrew Kirkhope.

Andrew, who has been a lawyer for over 30 years, has specialised in residential conveyancing and estate agency throughout his career.

(from left): Ken Thomson – Partner, Andrew Kirkhope and Colin Graham – Chairman.

He was with Shield and Kyd for almost 25 years, being assumed as a partner in 1991 before becoming a partner in Lindsays after the two firms merged in 2012.

Andrew, who is joining the firm on 10 December, said: “I am delighted to be joining Thorntons who have a very well-established name and a reputation of being a forward-thinking organisation.”

Colin Graham, Chairman at Thorntons, said: “We are very happy to have Andrew join our team in Edinburgh. He has a solid understanding of the needs of clients and will make an excellent addition to our conveyancing and estate agency offering in Edinburgh.”

Born in Glasgow, Andrew is a graduate of the University of Glasgow.  He lives in Edinburgh.

For more details on Thorntons and its services visit www.thorntons-law.co.uk.

Thorntons features in the Sunday Times’ list of Best 50 Companies in Scotland to work for.

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