Ian Ivory
Biography
Overview
Ian Ivory is a partner in our global M&A and Corporate practice based in London. Ian's practice focuses on international M&A, private equity and venture capital. He represents corporations and financial sponsors across a range of business sectors and jurisdictions, with a particular focus on technology, fintech, consumer retail and cross-border transactions.
Ian has many years of experience living and working in London, Moscow and Hong Kong and is admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales and Hong Kong.
Ian has presented at conferences all over the world on his specialist subjects, including at events organised by the International Bar Association (IBA), Japan Institute For Overseas Investment, Law Societies of England & Wales and of Hong Kong, Kazakhstan Bar Association, European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Asian Development Bank.
Experience
Ian also regularly contributes to business and legal publications and has written a number of articles and books including:
"Europe holds enduring appeal for Asia-Pacific dealmakers" (White & Case 2024)
"M&A trends shaping the future of luxury retail" (White & Case 2024)
"Luxury powerhouses turn to M&A amid slowing sales (M&A Explorer, White & Case 2023)
"Can private equity meet public responsibilities?" (Financial Times Moral Money, 2023)
"New Technologies in the Consumer & Retail Industry" (Law 360, 2023)
"Five things you need to know about investing in Web 3.0" (White & Case 2023)
"Cybersecurity Developments and Legal Issues" (White & Case 2023)
"Transatlantic M&A poised for a resurgence of US interest in European assets" (M&A Explorer, White & Case 2023)
"Five recent trends in the Consumer & Retail Industry" (White & Case 2023)
"Fintech trends: M&A and strategic partnerships" (White & Case 2023)
"Five things to consider when exiting a European joint venture" (White & Case 2023)
"Consumer Retail goes Phygital - are digital and physical assets converging?" (White & Case 2023)
"ESG in the Consumer & Retail Industry" (White & Case, 2023)
"Why do buyout lawyers keep reinventing the wheel?" (Private Equity News, 6 October 2021)
"SPACs will continue to disrupt" (Private Equity News, 19 April 2021)
"Recent trends in real estate: acquisition of management platforms" (Property Funds World, 25 March 2021)
"Buy-and-build back in vogue" (Private Equity News, 5 November 2019)
"UK companies will be rich pickings for US buyers in a no-deal Brexit" (Private Equity News, 28 October 2019)
"English law on China's Belt and Road – And the Competitive Challenge from Chinese Law As An Alternative" (published 2016)
Legal 500 2022: "exceptionally responsive and understands our concerns… an expert in his field, he appreciates the bigger picture which means he is able to deliver solutions-orientated advice. He goes over and above to provide the best possible service."
