Join us in Dundee for a fireside chat with Lesley Larg from Thorntons Law LLP, hosted from their new offices at Riverside Esplanade.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from one of the leading legal voices in the Dundee & Tay Cities ecosystem, as she chats about her 20-year journey at Thorntons. It's an in-person event, so come along, grab a coffee, and be part of the conversation. Don't miss out on connecting and learning in a relaxed, informal setting!

Leading Through Transformation: A Fireside Chat with Lesley Larg

How do you guide a major firm through two decades of industry evolution, technological disruption, and rapid regional growth? Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Lesley Larg, Managing Partner of Thorntons, as we explore what it takes to lead through change, support high-growth businesses, and help shape the local ecosystem.

We’ll dive into the realities of modernising a heritage legal practice, the role of IP and strategic law in scaling startups, and how authentic leadership can drive long-term success right here in the Dundee & Tay Cities region.

The Speaker

Lesley Larg – Managing Partner, Thorntons

Lesley Larg is a prominent business leader and key figure in Scotland’s professional and legal landscape, best known as the Managing Partner of Thorntons - one of Dundee’s most enduring corporate success stories and one of the country’s top independent law firms. Over a distinguished 20-year career at the firm, Lesley has played an instrumental role in shaping its growth, helping steer Thorntons through major digital modernisation, strategic expansion, and a commitment to regional economic development.

With a deep background as a specialist in intellectual property and commercial law, Lesley has spent decades advising innovative tech founders, high-growth startups, and established enterprises on protecting their core assets, navigating complex deals, and scaling sustainably. As Managing Partner, she brings invaluable, first-hand leadership insights into navigating organisational transformation, fostering a culture of innovation, and positioning the Dundee and Tay Cities region as a thriving hub for future-focused business.

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