Stuart & Co

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Your Trusted Business Law Partner in Edinburgh

Stuart & Co & Co combines traditional legal expertise with modern practices to deliver efficient, high-quality business law services. Our team brings decades of experience in commercial contracts, cross-border transactions, and niche sectors like space law and life sciences. We prioritise practical business solutions, serving clients in Scotland and internationally. Our lawyers hold accreditations from leading institutions, including the Law Society of Scotland and Society for Computers and Law.

With consultants qualified in multiple jurisdictions, we offer tailored advice on corporate matters, intellectual property, and employment law. Our approach blends heritage with innovation, ensuring clients receive strategic legal support aligned with evolving commercial needs.

Services

Commercial Contracts Intellectual Property Protection Company Formation Employment Contracts Property Transactions Mergers & Acquisitions Data Protection Law Construction Law Space Law Life Sciences Projects

Highlights and features

We offer over 30 years of business law expertise
Combining traditional values with modern technology
Specialists in cross-border legal solutions
Accredited by leading legal institutions
Consultants qualified in multiple international jurisdictions

Associations and certifications

Law Society of Scotland
Writer to His Majesty's Signet

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Services

Commercial Contracts

We specialise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts tailored to business needs. Our expertise covers cross-border agreements, IT contracts, and intellectual property terms. With experience in sectors ranging from telecommunications to space sciences, we ensure legal compliance while protecting client interests. Our team provides strategic advice on contract management and dispute resolution.

Intellectual Property Protection

Our intellectual property services cover trademark registration, patent advice, and copyright protection. We assist with IP due diligence, enforcement strategies, and dispute resolution. With specialists in technology law and space law, we protect innovations across traditional and emerging sectors. Our team advises on software licensing and digital IP management.

Company Formation

We provide comprehensive company formation services including incorporation advice and corporate secretarial support. Our expertise extends to structuring joint ventures, LLPs, and cross-border entities. We assist with shareholder agreements, share option plans, and compliance frameworks. Our services ensure businesses establish robust legal foundations aligned with growth objectives.

Employment Contracts

We draft and review employment contracts, directors' service agreements, and HR policies. Our services include TUPE compliance, HR audits, and tribunal representation. With consultants specialising in employment law, we provide strategic advice on workforce management and regulatory compliance across Scotland and England.

Property Transactions

Our property services cover commercial land acquisitions, lease agreements, and property development. We handle rent reviews, VAT transactions, and facilities management contracts. With experience in infrastructure projects and real estate finance, we provide legal support for property investments and development schemes across Scotland.

People

Alan Stuart

Director

Alan Stuart & Co & Co is a projects lawyer with over 30 years' experience in construction, property, and commercial law. He specialises in non-contentious construction work and technology law, acting for major retailers and life sciences companies. Member of the International Institute of Space Law.

Aime Stuart

Senior Associate

Aime Stuart & Co & Co specialises in commercial property, technology law, and data protection. She advises on land acquisitions, software contracts, and GDPR compliance. Qualified Scottish notary public with experience in space sector legal matters and intellectual property rights.

Babs Neilan

Consultant

Babs Neilan provides corporate law and brand protection services. Qualified in Scotland, England, Ireland, New York, and California, she advises on commercial contracts, trademarks, and regulatory compliance. Formerly with Dentons and Martin Currie investment management.

Elaine Leitch

Consultant

Elaine Leitch has 20+ years' experience in employment law and HR. She advises on TUPE transfers, employment contracts, and tribunal representation. Former partner in Edinburgh practice, providing strategic HR audits and compliance frameworks for businesses.

Claudia Duffy

Consultant

Claudia Duffy is a patent attorney and IP entrepreneur with 14 years' experience. Former research scientist, she specialises in intellectual property due diligence and technology law. Ambassador for Women Enterprise Scotland, advising on digital IP strategies and innovation.

Questions

What areas of law does Stuart & Co & Co & Co specialise in?

We specialise in commercial contracts, intellectual property, company law, employment contracts, and property transactions. Our niche expertise includes space law, life sciences, and technology law.

Do you handle international legal matters?

Yes, we provide cross-border legal solutions with consultants qualified in multiple jurisdictions including Scotland, England, Ireland, New York, and California.

How experienced is your legal team?

Our lawyers have over 30 years' combined experience, with specialists in construction law, IP protection, and corporate transactions. Team members hold accreditations from leading legal institutions.

What sectors do you work with?

We work with clients in telecommunications, life sciences, space technology, retail, education, and energy sectors. Our experience spans both traditional industries and emerging technologies.

Reviews (5)

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Charles Koziol

Nov 13, 2021 Report

Critical:Professionalism
Run, don't walk, away from any and all Stuart Co properties. Complete management disaster.

Billy A.

Nov 14, 2020 Report

I've lived in a StuartCo property for over 4 years now. I've always been treated well, by all the employees in the office. Have not had any problems with anything, honestly. If I move anywhere else I would stick with this management company because I know what to expect. It's hard to see such negative things being said but remember these people are upset about things and will say almost anything out of anger. I have always had any repairs done right away, and have been treated with respect.

Adrianne L.

Oct 09, 2020 Report

I've been a tenant at Heritage Landing for a year and a half. I was harassed by one the tenants, sent an email to the property manager, no response. The property manager asked me to call him to discuss breaking my lease, he ended up hanging up in my face. I called corporate, they encourage the behavior if their employee feels the conversation isnt going anywhere or in a positive manner. Spend your money elsewhere. There are plenty apartments with the same amenities and cost, where you are respected and valued as a tenant. StuartCo. is legitimately disgusting.

Zach Kempen

Aug 22, 2019 Report

Lived at 2335 woodstone in St. Paul for 2 years staff was nice. Went through Multiple building managers, some better than others. We had a bike stolen out of the garage, they didnt care. The biggest thing was that they fill out the certificate of rent paid (CRP) for the rent rebate from the state wrong. They dont include pet rent. I called the Minnesota department of Revenue to confirm they were doing it wrong. I sent Stuartco an email from an employee at the state stating stuartco was filling it out incorrectly, they didnt care. I asked them to talk to the state, they said no. They said

Phoenix Goodboy

Jun 16, 2019 Report

After living at one of StuartCo's property Lamplighter Village I stayed there for nearly 7 years. Always put in a maintenance request when needed even with minor issues. Some times the property manager doesn't want to fix the issues and they tell me because I have kids. On the last days of moving out they do a pre inspection and another inspectionof the unit on day of move out. They did that and I turned my keys in. Weeks later I get a letter in the mail to my new forwarding address saying They took my Security deposit and used it to pay for these mysterious damages and that my deposit wasn't enough