Ian is an Advocate and Solicitor and an experienced Chartered Financial Analyst. His dynamic career spans two pivotal domains - finance and the law, enabling him to excel in his current role as the Head of Funds & Financial Regulations Practice at CHP.
Ian graduated in Economics with a concentration in Accounting and Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He then spent 17 years immersed in the dynamic world of financial markets, trading in fixed income, interest rate derivatives, and currency derivatives. His career spanned across major international banks in Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, where he made significant contributions to the Asia Pacific region.
Recognising the complementary nature of law and finance, Ian transitioned to the practice of law, by pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at Singapore Management University.
Owing to his wealth of experience in finance, funds and financial regulations are his core area of expertise at CHP. Ian specialiSes in fund formation, compliance, and risk management laws. Ian’s clients rely on him for his ability to navigate complex financial markets and regulatory landscapes.
His profound understanding of financial instruments and regulatory requirements affords him a unique perspective both legally and commercially. This is furthered by his diverse experience spanning various countries and multinational corporations.
Ian believes that lawyers hone their craft with the insights gained from building meaningful relationships, an approach he continues to bring into his legal practice.
"He is a seasoned investment banker and so he understands the frustrations and the line of thinking of problem-solving. In this regard, he is rather unique. He is also able and keen to share his network in the space of fund management."
"Knowledgeable, practical, able to problem solve and highly responsive. This combination makes collaborating easy and creates value."
