Head of Personal & Family and Partner

Mark Stewart

Mark heads up the firm's Personal and Family Practice area. His principal areas of practice include succession planning, asset protection, trusts, executries and personal tax planning. Mark acts for a broad range of individual clients and trustees, including some of the wealthiest families in the country. They rely on him for his practical and technical advice and appreciate his ability to clearly communicate complex legal and tax matters.

With 25 years of experience, Mark is very much a private client specialist. He believes that it is necessary to advise clients with an overall understanding of their unique objectives, assets, business interests and family relationships. Mark is based in the firm's Aberdeen and Inverness office, although he is often spotted in all corners of the country, meeting clients or speaking at conferences.

Living Brodies' values

Clients commend Mark's understanding of their objectives and his care in delivering clear and practical advice on how best to achieve them.

Highlights

Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales and regularly advises clients with cross-border interests.
Former Chairman of the Scottish Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Rankings

Ranked by Chambers & Partners High Net Worth as a Band 1 Leading Individual for Private Wealth Law and Band 2 for Private Wealth Disputes.
Ranked by Legal 500 UK 2026 as a Leading Partner for Contentious Trusts and Probate Scotland and for Personal Tax, Trusts and Executries.

Mark is a first-class private client solicitor who has his clients at the heart of everything he does, from the quality of the advice to the level of service and the overall experience.

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025, Private Wealth Law

Mark Stewart is very knowledgeable and clear in his explanations, enabling clients to clearly understand the options and implications of any advice given.

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025, Private Wealth Disputes

Mark is inordinately wise. He is really measured, professional, knowledgeable and very approachable. He is absolutely top notch.

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025, Private Wealth Law