“Alice Thirsk exemplifies the operational leadership that enables legal excellence to flourish. As HR & Operations Manager in Glasgow, she combines legal training with strategic oversight of people and processes, ensuring that structure, organisation and client care remain central to the firm’s service delivery. Her understanding of legal practice, paired with disciplined operational management, creates an environment where professionals can perform at their best and clients receive consistent, efficient and attentive support. Alice’s contribution reflects the vital role that strong internal leadership plays in delivering a truly client focused law firm experience.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Alice Thirsk is the HR & Operations Manager based in the Glasgow office. With a legal background and a strong interest in family law, she plays a key role in supporting the people, systems and processes that ensure clients receive a professional and efficient service.

Alice studied at the University of Strathclyde, where she completed her Bachelor of Law (LLB (Hons)). During her time at university, she developed a keen interest in family law, which led her to begin her career within a legal environment. Her legal education gives her a valuable understanding of how law firms operate and the importance of structure, organisation and client care.

What Alice Thirsk Actually Does

Alice is responsible for overseeing the firm’s human resources and operational systems. Her role includes:

• Supporting recruitment and staff development
• Managing internal processes and procedures
• Ensuring smooth day to day operations
• Promoting high standards of client service
• Supporting the wider team to deliver efficient legal services

By maintaining strong internal systems and a positive working environment, Alice helps ensure that clients benefit from a well organised, responsive and professional service.

Why She Is Different

Alice combines legal insight with operational management. Her understanding of legal practice allows her to appreciate both the technical and human aspects of running a law firm.

She is focused on creating an environment where staff can perform at their best, which in turn supports a consistently high standard of client care. Her organised and proactive approach helps ensure that the firm remains efficient, client centred and forward thinking.

Client Feedback

“A great service from start to finish. 100% client focused and the team were on top of every detail. Very very pleased with their service, would highly recommend them. I will certainly be keeping their number for any future issues I need assistance with.”

Outside Work

Outside of work, Alice enjoys spending time with friends and family. She stays active through paddleboarding and walking, and enjoys travelling to new places and exploring different destinations.

For clients in Glasgow seeking a law firm that values structure, professionalism and client care, Alice Thirsk plays an important role behind the scenes in delivering that standard.