Ian has been employed within the financial services industry for over 35 years, providing advice to private clients with regards to pensions, investments and protection.  Ian also advises employers, employees and trustees with regards to pension planning.

For the last 20 years Ian has assisted family lawyers with the issues surrounding pensions and investments.  This has been via reports for court proceedings and also by way of advice to family lawyers in outlining the strategies required to provide the most effective solutions for their clients.

Ian is a Resolution member and has completed training in Collaborative Law and have been involved in disputes that have been resolved through this method, including participation in 5-way meetings. He was formerly co-chair of the Collaborative Practice Working Party and is also a Resolution Trainer

Ian was one of the PODE members of PAG2, assisting with the update to the valuable document ‘A Guide to the Treatment of Pensions on Divorce’.

Support is provided to couples within the mediation process, either through meetings including the mediator or without. More recently support has also been provided within a one lawyer, two client setting.

Assistance is also provided to individuals going through a divorce or separation with regard to cashflow planning and helping them to understand the impact of possible settlements on their future income and expenditure.

When not working, Ian enjoys spending time outside with his family and two dogs.