Hill Dickinson LLP

Shipping

Partner, Head of UK Shipping

After completing his Degree in Nautical Studies (Naval Architecture), Ian joined the London office of a leading admiralty law firm, as a Marine Manager. While gaining experience in marine casualty investigation and litigation, including high profile cases like the Sea Empress in 1996, Ian undertook the required courses of study to qualify as an English Solicitor which he achieved in 2000.

Upon qualification, Ian moved to Athens to continue his admiralty practice with Norton Rose. He returned to London in 2005 and was promoted to Partner at Norton Rose in 2009. Having been involved in two major casualties in Asia and Australia (the collision and sinking of the bulk carrier B.Oceania in the Malacca Straits and the grounding and total loss of the container ship, Rena, in New Zealand), Ian relocated to the Singapore office of Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) in mid-2012. Throughout his time in Asia, Ian maintained strong links with the Greek shipping market, regularly attending casualties across a broad geographical range, including Egypt, India, China, Japan, Taiwan and across South East Asia.

Leaving NRF at the end of 2016, Ian led the Singapore office of Wikborg Rein for four years before joining Hill Dickinson and returning to London. Since returning to London, Ian has continued to work extensively in the Greek market, splitting his time between the Firm’s offices in London and Athens. He also has responsibility for leading the Firm’s UK Shipping Team.

English (native)

B.Sc. Nautical Studies (1986-1989) University of Plymouth, specialising in Naval Architecture. Common Professional Examination (Law) (1996 – 1998) London Guildhall University Legal Practice Course (1999) BPP Law School

Outside of work, Ian is actively involved in projects which combine rowing with charitable causes. In 2015, Ian was one of the founding organisers of a project in Singapore (“Mission RASI”) which involved the acquisition of two Cornish Pilot Gigs which were the deployed in a 24 hour, 140 km, endurance row around Singapore. The event raised about S$750,000 in support of the Mission to Seafarers.

Since returning to the UK, Ian has become closely involved with the charity, London Youth Rowing, which supports youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds.