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The Honourable Lord Stuart was appointed a Judge in the Supreme Courts of Scotland in 2022. He qualified as a lawyer on calling to the Scottish Bar in 2003. Before turing to the law, Lord Stuart had a successful career in business as a shareholder and director of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative, the then largest independent bicycle retailer in Europe.

Lord Stuart holds Degrees in Economics and Law and Diplomas in Business Management and Legal Practice. He held a commission as a full time Advocate Depute between 2009 and 2012, during which time he prosecuted many challenging trials, including murders and serious sexual offending.

Lord Stuart qualified as a mediator with Core Solutions Group in 2015. He held office as a Court Reporter in child related matters and as Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2017.

A highly experienced court advocate, Lord Stuart worked across a wide range of criminal and civil matters. In summer 2022 he was appointed a judicial member of the Employment Appeal Tribunal. In November 2022 he was appointed a Family Judge in the Court of Session, to which he commits the significant majority of his judicial time.

Lord Stuart is married with two children. He is a member of the King’s Bodyguard for Scotland. He practices karate and has a keen interest in a music.