LAWYER PROFILE

Liam McMonagle

UK 2026

Thorntons Law LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Media & Entertainment

Scotland

6 years ranked

Intellectual Property

Scotland

9 years ranked

Information Technology & Outsourcing

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Thorntons Law LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Dual qualified in Scots and English law

Liam is a highly experienced commercial lawyer whose practice covers corporate and commercial work with a particular focus on the technology, gambling and education sectors. His practice is a mix of advisory work, commercial transactions and dispute resolution.

Liam joined Thorntons in 2010 from Dundas & Wilson (now CMS) having previously worked in London for leading media firm Harbottle & Lewis.

Clients value Liam’s straightforward and pragmatic approach and he is currently listed in Legal 500 as one of Scotland’s leading TMT lawyers where clients report that he is ‘incredibly bright and direct’.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Media & Entertainment - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Liam McMonagle leads the firm's media and entertainment practice. He is an IP expert and counts among his clients recording artists and television, games and video technology companies.

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Intellectual Property - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Liam McMonagle is head of department at Thorntons Law in Dundee. He handles commercial and contentious IP matters concerning all core rights. He also advises on trade mark prosecution and portfolio management.

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Information Technology & Outsourcing - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Liam McMonagle is highlighted for his ability in complex commercial technology and outsourcing matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Liam is a brilliant lawyer. He is technically excellent and very commercial.
Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Liam is very pragmatic. He will tailor advice to be cost conscious for you. He responds at short notice and is able to give thoughtful responses.
Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession