Ian Tucker

Ian is a dispute resolution lawyer, a member of the transport and procurement groups, and advises on international trade matters. Playing a lead role in the Dispute Resolution team, Ian works with his colleagues to help clients arrive at the right solution to their issues, minimizing impact and maximizing success. He is supported by extensive dispute resolution practice with a proven track record in the highest-profile cases and cross-border, multi-sector expertise.

He is the Head of the Rail Unit and a specialist in rail regulatory issues. He has advised on legislative and compliance aspects of UK access and passenger rights, and on European law including the rail packages and their implementation in the UK. Ian has also advised bus companies and airports on compliance and disputes. He has extensive experience in rail industry dispute resolution including before the industry bodies, in the courts, and in arbitration.

In procurement, Ian advises both authorities and bidders on compliance and risk mitigation issues as well as, often urgent, challenges brought on technical matters in short timescales.

He regularly acts in public law disputes including judicial reviews.

Ian is a member of the trade group and led Burges Salmon’s Brexit communications group.