Michael Stewart is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Real Estate team working in all aspects of commercial real estate, including leasing (landlord and tenant), land acquisitions and disposals for developers, investment real estate acquisitions, secure funding and estate management for telecoms clients. A large part of Michael’s experience has been within the leisure and retail sectors acting for a variety of clients such as UK wide pub companies, hotel operators, restaurant owners and large retailers.

Michael has also appeared on behalf of clients at Licensing Boards all over Scotland in respect of major variation and new licence applications and regularly advises clients on the acquisition, disposal or leasing of new or existing licenced premises.

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Wildfires And The Right Of Responsible Access Understanding Scotland's Laws On Fires And Barbeques

Wildfires and the right of responsible access: Understanding Scotland's laws on fires and barbeques

31/07/2026

Following Scotland's recent wildfires, we examine the legal rules on fires and barbecues, including access rights, byelaws, restrictions and the responsibilities of outdoor users.

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Planning For Build To Rent

Planning for build-to-rent: a tale of two cities

15/07/2026

Here we discuss the evolution of build to rent planning policy in Scotland, examining the differing approaches taken by Edinburgh and Glasgow and what comes next for the sector.

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The Walls Remember A Lesson In Building Conversion Risk

The walls remember: a lesson in building conversion risk

08/07/2026

In this article, we discuss how structural issues at a major New York conversion project highlight the hidden risks of repurposing ageing buildings and the lessons for the UK property market.

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