Thorntons makes twelve promotions across its Edinburgh practice

Thorntons has promoted twelve lawyers in its Edinburgh office as the firm accelerates its growth across Scotland.

Andrew Wallace, Moira McInnes and Columban Young-Smith have been appointed Legal Director. Specialists in Employment, Private Client and Corporate and Commercial, the trio bring a wide range of experience in handling matters for clients in Scotland and internationally.

Three Edinburgh lawyers have been promoted to Associate: Calvin Gordon, Ollie Hofford and Cameron Mathieson. A further six have been appointed Senior Solicitor: Emma Alderson, Andrew Bird, Ashley Brolly, Rebecca Engel-Morton, Daniel Sinclair and Tim McKeown.

Helen Honeyman, Chief People Officer at Thorntons, said “This is the largest round of promotions we have made in many years, and it reflects the depth of talent we have built across the practice. We are committed to developing the next generation of leaders in Scottish law and investing in the areas where our clients need us most. These promotions are a clear signal of where we are heading.”

Founded in Dundee almost 170 years ago, Thorntons is Scotland’s fourth-largest independent law firm, operating 14 offices and supports more than 300,000 businesses and individuals across the world with a full-service capability.

In April, it became the first Scottish member of Multilaw, one of the world’s foremost networks of independent commercial law firms, operating across more than 100 countries and spanning every major business jurisdiction.

Many of the firm’s client relationships span multiple generations, reflecting its commitment to exceptional service and long-term partnership.