Craig Nicol of law firm Thorntons
ONE of the largest full service law firms in Scotland has unveiled ambitious recruitment plans at its Edinburgh office.
Thorntons is one of the largest law firms in Scotland with a network of 12 offices, 400 staff and 46 partners. The Edinburgh office has seen a period of rapid expansion with a number of senior hires. The most recent appointment has been Alec Stewart, former CEO of Anderson Strathern Asset Management, as a partner. Eight partners and their teams now operate out of the Melville Street offices.
Craig Nicol, joint managing partner at Thorntons said: “Throughout our expansion, the focus has remained the same — to provide our clients with the highest quality legal advice and strong client service.”
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