Ivan has over 35 years’ experience at the Bar. He is a highly regarded specialist in commercial property and construction litigation, representing both claimants and defendants.

In addition to his Court appearances, Ivan’s expertise means that he is much sought-after to present in-house or external seminars on party walls, the use of expert witnesses and a variety of construction and property law issues. He is also a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich School of Architect, Design and Construction and a qualified TECBAR Adjudicator.

Peers regularly remark on Ivan’s “encyclopaedic knowledge” of the law and his “forensic assessment of documents and other evidence” whilst clients appreciate his “meticulous preparation of a case” and his “practical and commercial approach”.

Ivan himself simply says: “I am good at solving problems.”

Notable cases

Pagemanor Ltd. v Ryan - distribution of property at an under value

Pagemanor Ltd. v Ryan (No2) - security for costs

Zavros v Pradham & Hakin - renewal of business tenancy

Hajigeorgiou v Vasiliou - disclosure of unwanted expert reports

Memberships:

TECBAR (Technology and Construction Bar Association)

Professional Negligence Bar Association

Ivan is qualified under the Public Access to Barristers Scheme

Interests:

In his spare time Ivan takes a keen interest in naval warfare with a particular interest in the history of the sailing navy and an occasional game of chess together with visits to concerts, the opera and the theatre.