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.
Alan regularly acts for developers and operators on solar, battery storage, electric vehicle charging and onshore wind matters.
Case Studies
Case study: Expanding a Commercial Property Investment Portfolio
MFMac’s Real Estate Sector Group has supported a family-owned client in scaling its commercial property investment portfolio through a series of high-value, retail-led acquisitions.
Our advice has combined strategic structuring, accelerated delivery and ongoing asset management aligned with the client’s long-term objectives.
Case Studies
Case study: Sale of Henry Duncan House, 120 George Street, Edinburgh
MFMac advised on the sale of Henry Duncan House, a landmark office building on Edinburgh’s George Street, completing within a four-week timetable. The transaction was delivered on schedule, reflecting MFMac’s ability to manage complex, fast‑paced investment deals with strong commercial focus and client service.
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The Scottish Building Safety Levy
Both the UK and Scottish Governments are pushing forward the remediation of defective cladding on residential buildings. As part of that, both are introducing a Building Safety Levy on new residential developments in order to help fund that remediation where the cost would otherwise fall on the government and therefore the taxpayer.