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Construction partner with global experience and full lifecycle insight

I’m a Partner in our Construction team, advising clients across the full lifecycle of development projects—from procurement strategy and contract negotiation to dispute resolution and legal project management. I’ve worked on major urban regeneration schemes, LNG infrastructure, mining, rail, and super-prime residential developments across the UK, Australia and the South Pacific.

Before qualifying as a lawyer, I trained as an architect and worked in Canada, giving me a unique perspective on design and delivery. I’ve since advised developers, contractors and investors on projects ranging from luxury hotels in Mayfair to oil rigs in the North Sea. My practice spans both non-contentious and contentious matters, including adjudication, arbitration and litigation.

I’ve been recognised as Construction Lawyer of the Year by Lawyer Monthly, ACQ5 and Corporate INTL, and I’m featured in the Global Law Experts handbook.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
Global law Experts 2021 handbook states : Ian is an expert on construction law and has organised and chaired numerous conferences on the topic both in the UK and Australia.
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We provide strategic advice for every stage of a construction project - from procurement and contracts to dispute resolution and post-completion support.
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