Ian Lewis, Senior Partner

Professional Profile

Ian specialises in representing Police Superintendents who are subject to discipline and criminal investigations. Chambers states that Ian is "on all the ritzy police cases" and is a "classy operator with a clever practice". A few examples of the high profile cases undertaken this year include involvement in the UK inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and acting for Officers who originally arrested Nichulas Van Hoogstraaten. Ian also represented three Superintendents in the Stephen Lawrence inquiry and Superintendent Ali Dizaei in the investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

Ian advises on other regulatory disciplines and Serious Fraud. He has represented members of the Association of Theatre Nurses, Foster Care groups, Prison Officers and most recently the UK TV Licensing Agency.

Further responsibilities include managing the Commercial Department. Ian is particularly responsible for negotiating settlements on behalf of clients and practice development.

Professional Memberships

• Law Society
• British Legal Association
• Muslim - Jewish Forum

Awards & Accolades

• The Times' Solicitor Of The Week
• Law Society Solicitor In News
• Listed in the Chambers & Partners Professional Discipline National Leaders

Career History Timeline

• 1985 - Admitted
• 1985 to 1988 - Solicitor at Livingstones
• 1988 to 1995 - Partner at Livingstones
• 1995 to 2007 - Partner at Rowe Cohen
• 2007 to present - Partner at Lewis Hymanson Small

Personal Profile

Ian is married with 2 children and is an active sportsman. He is a keen supporter of Manchester United FC. He holds memberships at Whitefield Golf Club and The Arrows Boxing Club. Ian recently had his first white collar amateur bout in front of 1000 people where surprisingly he was successful by winning on a split decision!