Ian is a specialist solicitor based in Thompsons Solicitors’ Bristol office, working within the firm’s nationally recognised Personal Injury and Industrial Disease teams.
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1990, Ian built his early career handling complex personal injury claims involving disease, orthopaedic trauma, and related psychiatric injury. With more than 30 years of experience, he has developed an outstanding reputation for his expertise in work‑related cases, with a particular focus on nautical personal injury claims.
Ian’s industrial disease practice includes acting for clients affected by:
- Occupational hearing loss
- Hand–arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
- Upper limb disorders
- Respiratory illnesses, including occupational asthma
- Cumulative trauma injuries
- Exposure to hazardous or toxic substances
Known for his meticulous investigation and thorough case preparation, Ian routinely handles cases involving intricate liability issues. His clear, concise communication style ensures that clients remain fully supported and informed throughout the litigation process, while his strategic and efficient approach consistently helps to secure the best possible outcomes.
Ian is proud to work for Thompsons Solicitors because of the firm’s commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of working people. He finds the greatest reward in helping clients through difficult circumstances and knowing that his work has positively impacted their lives.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys spending time travelling and visiting new places.
Notable Case Experience
- Secured a settlement for the widow of a man who developed silicosis following decades of exposure to hazardous dust in the china clay industry.
- Represented a cyclist who sustained multiple complex injuries after striking an unfilled trench left in a cycle path.
- Recovered six‑figure damages for an employee of a luxury yacht manufacturer who developed industrial asthma.
- Achieved over £200,000 in compensation for a worker who suffered a serious ankle injury while working aboard a ship.
- Recovered over £200,000 for a welder who developed “welder’s lung” after many years in the rail industry.
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
- Recognised as a Senior Litigator by APIL