Ian is a dispute resolution lawyer, a member of the transport and procurement groups and advises on international trade matters.
He is a specialist in rail regulatory issues having advised on legislative and compliance aspects of UK access and passenger rights, and on European law including the rail packages and their implementation in the UK. Ian has also advised bus companies and airports on compliance and disputes. He has extensive experience of rail industry dispute resolution including before the industry bodies, in the courts and in arbitration.
In procurement, Ian advises both authorities and bidders on compliance and risk mitigation issues as well as, often urgent, challenges brought on technical matters in short timescales.
He regularly acts in public law disputes including judicial reviews.
Ian also leads Burges Salmon’s Brexit communications and advises on trade law issues for businesses operating in or trading with the UK.