Stuart McWilliams

Partner

Stuart is an accredited specialist in immigration law and a partner in our Litigation division in Glasgow.

Stuart is the lead member of our top ranked immigration team. He advises both individuals and businesses on all aspects of UK immigration law.

He provides advice and assistance to clients in relation to the Skilled Worker and Global Mobility Sponsorship process and is recognised for his expertise in working with companies who are experiencing skill shortages. He provides strategic advice to businesses dealing with right to work and sponsor compliance issues, as well as practical guidance on how to best use the visa system to fit their needs. 

Stuart has experience advising on the Innovator Founder ,Start up and Global Talent visa categories, as well as advising Tier 1 Entrepreneurs and Investors applying for extensions and indefinite leave to remain.

Further, Stuart deals with private client immigration matters and can advise on any application for Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Citizenship. He speaks frequently on immigration issues having previously given expert evidence before the UK Parliament and has particular expertise in relation to the family migration rules.

Stuart regularly advises energy companies on visa options to bring skilled staff to the UK to assist with energy and renewables projects.

Stuart is a former Convener of the Law Society of Scotland's Immigration and Asylum Law Sub-Committee.

Stuart's level of awareness and preparedness gave us so much confidence and alleviated so much anxiety for us.

Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2025

My wife and I want to say a big thank you to Stuart McWilliams who is a credit to your company. We received a positive outcome with an immigration procedure and we are overjoyed. We are so happy that we used your company again and would never look elsewhere. You can be sure that we shall highly recommend your company to others.

Client feedback

Stuart McWilliams is an outstanding member of Morton Fraser MacRoberts. He brings two assets to a client: a deep understanding of his chosen specialisation and a calm, reassuring demeanour.

Legal 500

Stuart McWilliams provides a very reassuring, high level of support.

Legal 500

The outstanding individual is Stuart McWilliams, who is hugely reliable and best characterises the strengths and capabilities which we ascribe to the team as a whole. He has a wonderful command of the very complicated issues involved, and we find that his guidance in dealing with UK visas and immigration is invaluable. Stuart explains the complexities of immigration law in a hugely reassuring way.

Legal 500

All of the team members are great and are always on hand to assist and willing to go the extra mile. Stuart McWilliams is always on hand to provide support, which is always detailed and clear so we can support our clients.

Legal 500

Areas of Expertise

Immigration Law

Immigration & Residency

Education

Energy & Renewables
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