Justin Thornton
Justin Thornton | Partner | Accredited Specialist - Business Law
With more than 20 years’ experience at Marsdens Law Group, Justin brings extensive commercial experience, practical business insight and a broad understanding of property and local government matters to his clients.
Justin is the Partner in charge of Marsdens’ Commercial Law Department and is an Accredited Specialist in Business Law. He advises businesses of all sizes, from large corporations and established enterprises through to smaller and growing businesses, as well as local councils, not-for-profit organisations and charities.
His broad commercial experience allows Justin to understand not only the legal issues involved in a transaction, but also the commercial objectives and practical considerations that drive his clients’ decisions.
Commercial and Business Law Expertise
Justin advises clients across a wide range of commercial matters and business transactions, drawing on experience across numerous industries and sectors.
His practice has a particular focus on commercial, property and local government work. He assists clients with the legal issues that arise throughout the life of a business, from establishing and structuring a business through to negotiating transactions, managing commercial arrangements and addressing more complex legal issues as they arise.
Justin acts for a diverse range of clients, including large corporations, businesses of all sizes, local government authorities, not-for-profit organisations and charities.
This breadth of experience gives Justin a valuable perspective when advising clients. He understands that every business operates differently and that legal advice needs to be aligned with the commercial realities, objectives and risks facing each client.
Practical, Commercial Advice
Justin takes a practical approach to commercial law, focusing on understanding what his clients are trying to achieve and finding solutions that support those objectives.
Commercial transactions can involve significant financial and operational considerations. Justin works closely with clients to identify potential risks, negotiate appropriate terms and provide clear advice that enables them to make informed decisions.
His experience across both commercial and property law also allows him to consider the broader implications of transactions where business and property interests intersect.
Whether advising a large corporation, a local business, a council or a community organisation, Justin aims to provide advice that is commercially sensible, practical and tailored to the circumstances.
Leadership and Experience
Justin has been an integral part of Marsdens Law Group for more than two decades.
He began his career with Marsdens at the firm’s Camden office under the direction of the late Ken Searle. Justin was admitted as a solicitor in 2006 and was promoted to Partner in 2010.
Today, as Partner in charge of the Commercial Law Department, Justin leads a team with extensive experience across commercial law and business transactions.
His leadership is underpinned by a detailed understanding of the needs of modern businesses and the importance of providing timely, commercially focused legal advice.
Broad Industry Experience
One of the strengths of Justin’s practice is the diversity of the clients he represents.
He acts for businesses across a broad range of industries, as well as large corporations, local councils, not-for-profit organisations and charities. This exposure to different sectors and business models has given Justin a wide-ranging understanding of the commercial challenges his clients face.
That experience enables him to approach each matter with both technical legal knowledge and a practical appreciation of how the advice will affect the client’s business or organisation.
Experience You Can Rely On
For businesses and organisations navigating a commercial transaction, property matter or complex legal issue, Justin offers the benefit of extensive experience combined with a practical and commercially focused approach.
His philosophy is straightforward — understand the client’s business and objectives, identify the legal and commercial issues, and provide clear advice designed to help achieve the desired outcome.
As an Accredited Specialist in Business Law and Partner in charge of Marsdens’ Commercial Law Department, Justin provides clients with experienced guidance across the commercial, property and local government issues that matter to their business.
Outside of his professional life, Justin is a proud father of two children.
