Stewart advises a range of individuals and trustees on all aspects of personal law. This includes the preparation of wills and powers of attorney; complex executry administration; the creation, administration, restructuring and wind-up of trusts; and all aspects of tax planning. Stewart enjoys advising clients from a range of backgrounds. He has particular experience of advising clients who are new to wealth on the whole spectrum of personal legal matters. He also works with many high-net-worth individuals, advising on tax planning and wealth structures.

He has a keen interest in complex cross border estate planning for clients with international connections. Stewart enjoys working in collaboration with other wealth professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our mutual clients. He is committed to offering excellent client service and real solutions; and enjoys building good working relationships with his clients and colleagues.

Stewart works with our corporate and commercial team to advise on trusts and nominee relationships in a commercial context. This includes the use of trusts in corporate structuring and restructuring, the transfer of shareholdings to and from trusts, and the use of trusts as vehicles to hold assets on behalf of the members of unincorporated associations. It also includes advising on the tax implications of using trusts in a commercial context, and the tax efficient structuring of shareholders’ interests.

Stewart is based in our Edinburgh office.