Ian is a consultant solicitor in the Commercial Property team.
Ian is a consultant solicitor in the Commercial Property team and joined Machins Solicitors in early 2024.
Previously he was a partner and head of commercial property at a Bedford-based practice for six years. Before that Ian was a partner with another Luton firm for 15 years.
Ian has a loyal following of clients established over his almost 25 years in practice, ranging from large companies to sole traders and acts for both landlords and tenants
Ian has built up a solid following over his 25 year career in the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and outer London area. His style is Informal, and he tries to be a problem solver and pragmatic in the advice given as well as being driven by giving value to clients and delivering advice on time and to budget.
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