Land and rural business, real estate, licensing.

Qualified 1996, partner Fyfe Ireland, WS 2004; associate Brodies LLP 2005, partner 2008.

Law Society of Scotland.

Alex acts for some of Scotland’s largest landowners and a diverse range of estates, farms, rural businesses and financial institutions lending to the sector. He advises on all aspects of rural property including agricultural tenancies, sporting rights, boundary disputes and access agreements together also with expertise in development from the landowner's perspective.

Alex brings not only an understanding of traditional rural activities but also a focused commercial approach, important as rural businesses seek to diversify into alternative ventures. His clients benefit from his desire to be part of their team, involved in delivering excellent day-to-day service and the longer term strategy that is essential to such businesses.

Alex also specialises in liquor licensing, heading up the firm's licensing team and sitting on the Law Society of Scotland Licensing Law Sub-Committee.

Aberdeen (LLB); Edinburgh (Dip LP).