Ian is a barrister at 39 Essex Chambers and he specialises in public law, human rights and regulatory law. In addition, Ian is a Trustee of the Sentencing Academy and HM Assistant Coroner for Kent.

Ian has a broad public law and human rights practice which focusses on mental capacity, education law, criminal justice, prison and police law and community care. Much of Ian’s regulatory practice complements his public law work and he is often instructed in cases which involve safeguarding, social care or healthcare. In recent times, Ian has increasingly advised on regulatory matters related to sport.

Ian is ranked as a “band 1” leading junior for Court of Protection (Health and Welfare) by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. He is a member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission C Panel of Counsel. Ian acts pro bono for the families of missing people, he acts for the mother of Ben Needham and the mother of Damien Nettles.

What people say about Ian: 

"Ian was very good, all information was presented clearly in a way that was easy to understand and remember"

"I love the training Ian provides. Thank you Ian. Live advice, case examples, and bringing the MCA alive in practice. I am extremely fortunate to have been able to access this training"

"Extremely good course ,very informative , interesting and useful"

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course, i found the trainer engaging and the material useful. I enjoyed the interactive element and the way that Ian injected appropriate humour into the course content "

"Really helpful training. Ian was approachable and accessible, plenty of space to ask questions and tussle with issues, and feel more confident about coroners inquests. be great to have a day- look at some PFDRs and how these impact on practice etc."