Alan Stewart
PartnerAs a Partner in the firm's Commercial Real Estate division, Alan advises developers, funds, lenders, retailers and a number of significant corporate occupiers in both the UK and overseas.
Alan is recognised as a pragmatic and commercial adviser with a demonstrable track record in the delivery of complex development and investment transactions.
A significant focus at the moment is driving the Firm’s growth across the existing real estate client base while also seeking new clients and opportunities in London and overseas markets. Alan is a well-known and respected figure across the central belt of Scotland where a number of his developer clients and contacts are based.
Areas of Expertise
Real Estate
Property Investment
Student Accommodation
Build to Rent
Your Scots Counsel
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A cautionary tale to draft title conditions with care
In the case of Castle Street (Dumbarton) Developments Limited ("Castle Street") against Lidl Great Britain Limited ("Lidl"), the Lands Tribunal for Scotland was asked to consider whether a real burden which attempted to prevent other supermarkets occupying the land adjacent to the Lidl in Dumbarton was valid and enforceable.
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The Heating Revolution - Growth of Heat Networks in Scotland
Heat networks, often known as district heating, have taken a relatively long time to catch on in Scotland, certainly when compared with other European countries. Now a Delivery Plan sets out how the Scottish Government intends to increase the use of heat networks and how it will contribute towards meeting its emission reduction targets.
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Termination of Scottish leases
We recognise just how frustrating it can be when things aren’t clear. It is for that reason that we welcome the draft Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill which has recently been published for consultation by the Scottish Law Commission.