Following its April 2025 merger with the former Macnabs LLP, the expanded team at Thorntons Law LLP is formed of highly experienced mediators, arbitrators and litigators who are well-regarded for their knowledge of complex and international financial remedy, child relocation, surrogacy and cohabitation matters, amongst others. Sandra Sutherland and child law expert Ruth Croman jointly lead the team, which includes financial remedy and wealth protection-focused practitioner Angela Wipat and Rachael MacDonald. Lucy Metcalf, Fergus Macmillan, and January 2025 arrival from Lindsays Jennifer Gallagher are all key names in the team.
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‘The diligence, administrative excellence, responsiveness and attention-to-detail is first-class.’
‘Lucy Metcalf was highly recommended and we have been exceptionally happy with the service we have received over an extended period. Lucy is a pragmatic, highly efficient, solution-focused lawyer who consistently focuses on achieving the best outcome for the family and children. She is resolutely non-confrontational and highly professional while also being calmly assertive in her clients' best interests when faced with unreasonable behaviour.'
'Through her patient, optimistic approach, she has achieved very positive outcomes for us. Lucy has been a pleasure to work with through very difficult times and is a truly invaluable support to our family.’
‘The team at Thornton's provide a professional but personal service. They are approachable, knowledgeable and provide clear advice at all times.’
‘Angela Wipat is a compassionate, kind, and caring professional. She is clearly highly skilled in the area of family law and will go above and beyond to try and resolve situations with minimal conflict. I feel she really treated me as a person, rather than just a client. She took time to understand the issues and showed endless patience while dealing with a very difficult situation.’
‘Ruth Croman has been a blessing - very compassionate and considerate towards me.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lucy Metcalf
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Angela Wipat
Practice head
Sandra Sutherland; Ruth Croman
Other key lawyers
Lucy Metcalf; Fergus Macmillan; Jennifer Gallagher; Angela Wipat; Rachael MacDonald