Mr Stewart was a co-founder, in 1997, of McCartney Stewart in Renfrew. For the past three years, after Hugh McCartney retired, he has run that firm as a sole practitioner.

Inksters has opened a new office in the Merlin Business Centre at Hillington Park as a base for Mr Stewart. This is Inksters’ eleventh office in Scotland. Two members of Mr Stewart’s support team from McCartney Stewart, Yvonne Mavers and Lynda Carson, are also joining Inksters.

Mr Stewart said: “I am delighted to be joining forces with Inksters. The model they operate and the technology that they employ impress me. I am looking forward to continuing to serve my clients in Renfrew, but with the extra support that I can now offer them.”

Brian Inkster, CEO of Inksters, said: “It is great to welcome Alan, Yvonne and Lynda to our team. Inksters’ aim is to allow sole practitioners to flourish by providing them with all the support they need to allow them to concentrate on the legal work that matters. Alan Stewart and Renfrew are an ideal fit for our continued expansion throughout Scotland.”