Mr Stewart will join Murray Beith Murray partners Ruthven Gemmell, Peter Shand, Andrew Paterson, Sophie Napier and Fraser Scott within the firm’s asset protection group in September.

After qualifying as a lawyer with the firm in 2002, Mr Stewart went on to become a partner with Anderson Strathern and Thorntons, and latterly a consultant with MacRoberts. He is a dual-qualified solicitor and a specialist in estate planning and asset protection with extensive private client experience.

Senior partner Ruthven Gemmell said: “We are pleased to welcome Alec back to the firm. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, business development experience, and an extensive business network.

“His private client expertise and knowledge will complement that of our existing team.”

Mr Stewart added: “Murray Beith Murray is a prestigious and respected firm and I am delighted to be part of the senior team.”