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One of Scotland’s top 4 independent law firms. We do what's right for you.

Offices also at:

Edinburgh | Citypoint, 3rd Floor, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5HD 0131 225 87057

Glasgow | Spaces, 1 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 1RW 03330 430350

Perth | Whitefriars Crescent, Perth PH2 0PA 01738 621212

St Andrews | Kinburn Castle, St Andrews KY16 9DR 01334 477107

Cupar | 49 Bonnygate, Cupar KY15 4BY 01334 652285

Forfar | 53 East High Street, Forfar DD8 2EL 01307 4

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Arbroath | Brothockbank House, Arbroath DD11 1NE 01241 872683

Inverness | Kintail House, Beechwood Park, 2 Sir Walter Scott Drive, Inverness IV2 3BW 01463 383977

02/06/2026

With an estimated 900+ residential properties affected in Dundee alone, RAAC is one of the more pressing issues facing the Scottish property market right now. For anyone buying or selling a home, understanding what it means in practice matters.

William Allardice and Laura Franceschi from our residential property team have written a clear guide to what buyers, sellers and lenders need to consider before a transaction progresses. They understand the RAG rating system used to assess structural risk, disclosure obligations under Scots Law, and the role conveyancers play in identifying potential red flags early.

If you are involved in a property transaction and the question of RAAC has been raised, or you simply want to know what to look for, it's worth a read: https://buff.ly/LSov81m

01/06/2026

Our Inverness team is looking forward to attending this year’s Highlands & Islands Green Energy Conference as exhibitors alongside organisations from across Scotland’s renewable energy sector.

As the transition to net zero continues to accelerate, legal expertise has an important role to play in supporting the development of energy projects, infrastructure and investment across the Highlands and Islands.

Thorntons has extensive experience advising clients across the renewables, land and rural business, commercial property and corporate sectors, and we’re pleased to be part of the conversation around the opportunities and challenges shaping Scotland’s green energy future.

If you’re attending the conference, come and speak to the team at our exhibition stand.

29/05/2026

Most charity lotteries are leaving money on the table. Not through poor fundraising but through marketing law they haven't caught up with yet.

Thorntons' Liam McMonagle, Partner in Intellectual Property, and Morgan O'Neill, Director of Data Protection Services, spoke at the Lotteries Council Annual Conference on exactly this: how the Data Use and Access Act 2025 opens up new opportunities for charity lotteries to reach supporters and donors compliantly.

The key takeaway? Soft opt-in, used correctly, gives charities a practical route to engage lapsed or prospective supporters without falling foul of PECR or GDPR.

In practice, that means:
Transparency at sign-up about how supporter data will be used
Suppression and preference management that holds up to scrutiny
Messaging that reflects your values, not just your legal obligations
Data governance that protects supporters and your reputation

The session also covered wider enforcement trends and real case studies from the sector.

If you work in or advise the charity lottery space, this is worth understanding before your next campaign goes out. Get in touch with our data protection team to find out more: https://buff.ly/b5O9mfG

28/05/2026

The Global Talent visa offers a highly desirable route for leaders and future leaders in academia, research, digital technology, arts and culture.

It offers flexible working rights, no sponsorship requirement, and a streamlined path to settlement. We're hosting a webinar exploring what that means in practice for the Academic & Research route – who qualifies, how the application process works, and what it could mean for your career or business.

This seminar will also be of relevance to academic and research institutions.

Join our Immigration team on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am to learn more.

Sign up here: https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/events/global-talent-visas-for-academics-researchers

27/05/2026

Securing investment is rarely just about the headline number. It’s also about protecting future growth from day one.

Thorntons recently advised Hosel, a fast-growing golf comparison marketplace, described as “Skyscanner for golf”, on its successful £500,000 fundraise, led by London-based Ascension Ventures.

Our Ventures and Innovations team provided strategic legal advice across the transaction, ensuring the company was well-positioned not just to close, but to scale.

Our work included:

- Structuring the deal from the outset, including advising on the initial term sheet
- Managing complex negotiations across multiple stakeholders, from the lead investor to individual business angels
- Delivering clear, commercially-focused transaction documentation through to completion
- Supporting long-term platform growth through bespoke intellectual property (IP) work, including tailored marketplace vendor terms and conditions

The transaction was led by Partner Alistair Lang, with Senior Solicitor Hannah Smethurst leading day-to-day ex*****on and Solicitor Frankie Cusack supporting. Partner Liam McMonagle and Senior Solicitor Megan Craig continue to help facilitate the platform’s future growth with IP advice.

For founders and investors alike, this deal highlights the value of integrated legal advice that balances speed, protection and ambition.

Read more here: https://www.hosel.golf

26/05/2026

UKREiif brought together some of the most important conversations in UK real estate this week, and we were glad to be part of them.

David Milne, Jayne Macfarlane, Janet McIntyre and Ricardo Matteo represented the firm in Leeds, meeting clients, contacts and collaborators across the three days. As Jayne reflects in her post, the event keeps growing in significance, and it's not hard to see why: the quality of dialogue on investment, development and the built environment is genuinely hard to find elsewhere in the calendar.

We left with plenty to think about and a number of conversations worth continuing. If you were at UKREiif and didn't manage to connect with our team, we'd welcome the chance to pick up the conversation now: https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/make-an-enquiry

25/05/2026

AI-generated logos are quick and cheap. That is exactly why they deserve more scrutiny, not less.

More businesses, particularly start-ups, are turning to AI to build their brand identity. While the cost savings are immediate, the legal risks are harder to see and when they do arise, the impact can be significant.

In our latest blog, our Intellectual Property team set out the key risks: from copyright protection and infringement to registration challenges and platform terms that may leave you without full ownership of your own branding.

The consequences of using AI can extend beyond a rebranding exercise; an unresolved IP issue can affect investment rounds and sale processes.

Read more about it here: www.thorntons-law.co.uk/knowledge/the-hidden-risks-of-using-ai-generated-logos

22/05/2026

Thorntons has welcomed Susan Bird and Gary Munro as Legal Directors in its Inverness office, both joining to strengthen the firm's commercial and residential property offering in the region.

Susan joins from Munro & Noble, where she was a partner with more than 15 years' experience in residential conveyancing and crofting law. Gary joins from Freeths, where he advised on acquisitions, disposals and development projects across the UK. Dual-qualified in Scotland and England and Wales, he brings particular depth in the hospitality and leisure sector.

Inverness has been part of Thorntons for three years now. These appointments reflect the continuing investment the firm is making in building a full-service team that genuinely serves the needs of individuals, families and businesses across the north.

Read more about Susan and Gary's appointments here: https://buff.ly/lzBl5Pv

21/05/2026

Heading to the Fife Show this weekend?

Come and meet our Land and Rural Business team for fresh, locally sourced strawberries and cream, and take the opportunity to discuss any issues affecting you, your business or your land.

Throughout the day, we’ll also be hosting a series of short talks on some of the key issues currently facing the sector:

11am — Land Reform After the Election
12noon — Succession Planning Update
2pm — Renewables and Development: Common Pitfalls

For younger visitors, The Potting Shed will be open all day at our stand, where children can plant a sunflower to take home.

We look forward to seeing you there.

19/05/2026

The world of work continues to evolve, with hybrid working, changing employee expectations and new legislation reshaping the workplace landscape.

Last Thursday, Thorntons' Employment team hosted their latest webinar, Flexible Working 2026 and Beyond, exploring the current state of flexible working and the changes being introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Missed it? You can now watch here: https://buff.ly/JwecEhD

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