Thorntons Law LLP is known for handling a broad spectrum of education work, including commercial property and construction issues, IT procurement mandates, and both discrimination and dismissal claims. Robbie Francis divides his time between Dundee and Edinburgh. Francis’ primary areas of expertise include corporate governance issues and funding, and the entry of academic institutions into international partnerships. In Dundee, Noele McClelland leads the firm’s employment practice, and is noted for her expertise in reputation management and complex senior executive-level issues within the education sector.
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- ‘Full service firm that takes time to understand the business and the issues at hand.'
- ‘We have a longstanding secondment arrangement for contract support. We've had exceptional individuals in this role, and I've viewed Thorntons' people very much as part of my team. I know I've been able to rely on them for advice, and trust them to work with our partners.’
Key clients
- Abertay University University of Stirling University of the Highlands and Islands Glasgow School of Art Robert Gordon University University of St Andrews The James Hutton Institute City of Glasgow College Dundee & Angus College Perth College Borders College Dumfries & Galloway College Glasgow Kelvin College The High School of Dundee Colleges Scotland
Work highlights
Advised Glasgow School of Art on the conditional sale of JD Kelly and Richmond Buildings in Glasgow to a student accommodation developer.
Practice head
Robbie Francis; Noele McClelland
Other key lawyers
Debbie Fellows