Profile
Work Department
Career
Year of Call 2019
Ian was admitted as a Solicitor in 2010 and practised in Liverpool in both family and crime, going on to secure membership to the Law Society’s Children Panel. In 2014, Ian relocated to Devon, where he worked in a niche, award-winning practice specialising in all aspects of children law, with a particular focus on complex cases in which he represented local authorities, parents, children and other family members.
Ian’s experience as a criminal solicitor equips him with many transferrable skills, particularly in those cases which have a criminal element or matters which are contested.
With a keen passion to continue his professional development, Ian completed his Masters of Law degree in Legal Practice and has now progressed onto doctoral research, researching the issue of parental alienation in the family justice system.
Having practised as a Solicitor prior to moving to the Bar, including as Legal Aid Contract Supervisor in Family Law, Ian is well aware of the demands placed upon the professional client and strives to provide a service that alleviates some of those pressures.
Ian accepts instructions across the full range of children law matters, both public and private and is able to travel nationally, where required.
Described as a skilful and tenacious advocate who can be trusted to have mastery of case facts and relevant law, Ian is committed to achieving the best outcomes for his clients.
Ian accepts instructions across the full range of children law matters, both public and private and is able to travel nationally, where required.
Described as a skilful and tenacious advocate who can be trusted to have mastery of case facts and relevant law, Ian is committed to achieving the best outcomes for his clients.
Memberships
Education
LLB (Hons) in Law – Liverpool John Moores University
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice – Liverpool John Moores University
LLM – Masters of Law in Legal Practice – Nottingham Trent University
Professional Doctorate in Legal Practice (ongoing) – Nottingham Trent University
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