IIan is an Advocate and Solicitor and an experienced Chartered Financial Analyst whose career spans two pivotal domains, finance and the law. This dual expertise positions him uniquely in his role as Head of the Financial Services Regulation and Investment Funds practices at CHP.
He graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a degree in Economics and a concentration in Accounting and Finance. Ian then spent 17 years in the fast-paced world of financial markets, trading fixed income products, interest rate derivatives and currency derivatives. His career took him through major international banks in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, where he made significant contributions across the Asia Pacific region.
Recognising the complementary nature of law and finance, Ian transitioned into legal practice and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Singapore Management University. His background allows him to bridge technical financial insight with strategic legal thinking, a combination that clients rely on when navigating complex regulatory and commercial environments.
At CHP, Ian focuses on financial services regulation and investment funds. He advises on fund formation, compliance frameworks, risk management and regulatory issues across the financial ecosystem. His deep understanding of financial instruments and market structure gives him the ability to identify issues quickly, anticipate risks and provide clear and commercially grounded solutions.
Ian’s diverse experience across markets, industries and multinational institutions affords him a perspective that is both analytical and practical. He believes that lawyers hone their craft not only through technical mastery but through the insights gained from building meaningful relationships, an approach that continues to shape his practice and client relationships.
