Biography

Ian is, first and foremost, a trial lawyer and has a particular reputation in this aspect of his work as a tenacious opponent who always fights his client’s corner hard. Ian has an established Fast Track, Multi Track and High Court practice frequently dealing with matters worth in excess of several million pounds as well as more modest cases involving only a few thousands but which are equally important to those clients.

Ian acts for both Claimants and Defendants and understands the realities of commercial disputes having a wide experience in business himself. He has undertaken mediation training and represents Claimants and Defendants in an ADR setting. He is fully authorised to accept direct access work and is further authorised to conduct litigation as well.

Ian takes instructions on professional regulatory proceedings, appeals, insolvency proceedings and complicated personal injury matters.

Commercial and Insolvency Litigation

As part of a wider commercial practice, Ian regularly appears in court in relation to a range of insolvency matters from obtaining or defending Winding Up Orders to the appointment of Administrators. He will draft the various applications and assist with witness statements and procedure. Ian also has extensive experience in partnership disputes including those between family members and he is sensitive to cultural issues that frequently affect family businesses. He deals with all manner of contractual claims, including high-value commercial disputes and debt recovery and money claims.