Stuart Gardiner is a Director in our Commercial Real Estate division. Stuart has experience in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions including residential development, acquisitions and disposals, real estate finance and leasing (landlord and tenant). He is a member of the firm’s real estate finance group. In addition, Stuart also has a particular expertise in advising clients on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax issues in relation to real estate transactions.
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