Ian is a seasoned litigator and recognised global thought leader in dispute resolution and insolvency. His distinguished track record has earned him accolades in leading legal directories including Chambers Asia-Pacific/Greater China Region, Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Benchmark Litigation, IFLR, and Lexology Index. He was also named one of the Top 50 Disputes Lawyers in Asia-Pacific by Asian Legal Business.
Over the past two decades, Ian has played a pivotal role in nearly every major restructuring and insolvency case in the region. He advises a broad spectrum of clients—officeholders, shareholders, multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals, and listed companies—valued for his pragmatic and strategic approach.
Ian’s experience spans litigation, insolvency, and asset recovery, with deep experience in debt recovery, asset tracing, judgment enforcement, injunctions, receiverships, and provisional liquidations. He also provides counsel on commercial disputes, shareholder conflicts, and high-value fraud matters. His reach extends across Hong Kong and offshore jurisdictions, supported by a robust international network.
He has advised on regulatory investigations and prosecutions led by bodies such as the Police, ICAC, CCB, SFC, and various disciplinary committees, reinforcing his standing in Hong Kong’s legal landscape.
A prolific writer, Ian has contributed extensively to legal publications. He was a contributing editor for Sweet & Maxwell’s Company Law in Hong Kong: Insolvency and the inaugural edition of the Commercial Litigation and Cross Border Enforcement Comparative Law Book (Hong Kong).
Member of:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong
- International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL International)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- International Insolvency Institute (III)
- III Induction Committee
- III Board of Directors
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)
- British Chamber of Commerce
- Fellow of the Hong Kong Credit and Collection Management Association (HKCCMA)
- Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty Technical Sub-Committee
- Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA)
- Hong Kong International Arbitration Center
- Insolvency Law Committee of The Law Society of Hong Kong
- Mediator accredited by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
- Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
- Company and Insolvency Law Society (COINS)
- Working Party on Taxation in Civil Proceedings of The Law Society of Hong Kong
- Official Receiver’s Office Services Advisory Committee
Practice Areas:
- Restructuring and Insolvency
- Litigation
- Regulatory and Compliance
- Fraud and Asset Recovery
- Mediation
