Ian joined the team in 2025 and works with the partners at LangtonHudson on a wide range of employment law matters. Ian’s background in criminal and family law has developed his advocacy skills and taught him the importance of tailoring each case to meet the specific goals of the client.

Ian has a professional interest in medical law (including medical incapacity) in the employment context. He works alongside Emma Crowley on drug and alcohol testing issues and continues to develop his expertise in this area.

Ian regularly assists on advisory matters and has supported with disputes in the Employment Relations Authority and Human Rights Review Tribunal. He has appeared in the District and Family Court.

University of Otago, LLB (2023), Philosophy Politics and Economics (2023)
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
New Zealand Law Society Member

Associate, LangtonHudson Lawyers, 2025 – Present
Law Clerk & Solicitor, Bean Law, 2024

Contentious

• Assisting on successful defence of a claim for interim reinstatement.
• Assisting on defending a claim of racial harassment in the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
• Assisting on a criminal trial defending crown prosecution in the High Court of New Zealand.*
• Successful application for day-to-day care of children under the Care of Children Act 2004.*

*Denotes work prior to joining LangtonHudson