
About
Ian advises on BVI and Cayman laws, with a practice focused on all aspects of fund formation, structuring, and ongoing maintenance. He also advises asset management clients on their regulatory obligations, including AML, data protection, FATCA/CRS, and economic substance.
Ian has more than 13 years' experience in the formation, structuring, and ongoing maintenance of all types of open and closed ended funds, including private equity, hedge, real estate, and infrastructure funds.
He has a particular interest in digital assets and has assisted managers in this sector with fund formation and related regulatory applications.
Ian began his career in Scotland before working in Jersey, Hong Kong, and Singapore with leading offshore law firms. He relocated to the BVI in 2026.
"I love helping clients achieve their commercial goals, and I take pride in bringing a practical, business-minded approach to every matter. Understanding how my clients operate is what drives me."
Successfully navigating the modern global business environment, taking advantage of opportunities as they arise while avoiding legal and regulatory pitfalls, is a challenge for any entrepreneur, business or corporation, during all phases of the corporate life cycle.
Source: Firm website
Practice areas
As recorded on the roll: “Commercial Law”
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