Mr Gordon joins the firm from Addleshaw Goddard, where he was a managing associate in the infrastructure, projects and energy team and brings more than 10 years’ experience in corporate and M&A work.

Ritchie Whyte, partner and head of corporate at Aberdein Considine LLP, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Stewart to our growing corporate and energy teams.

“Stewart brings more than a decade’s experience in successfully handling complex M&A and corporate transactions and in addition brings excellent renewable energy sector experience in onshore wind, hydro and solar projects.

“Based in our Edinburgh office, his appointment bolsters our capacity in the central belt as we continue to augment and develop our services to clients across a wide range of sectors.”

Mr Gordon said: “I am delighted to be joining Aberdein Considine as partner at such an exciting time for the firm. I was attracted to this role by the firm’s objective in growing their corporate M&A practice in Edinburgh and the central belt, which aligns with my ambitions.

“In addition to M&A work, I look forward to assisting existing and new clients with general commercial contracts advisory work including renewables, EV charging, construction and data protection.”