Ian Payne is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience at McCann FitzGerald LLP since March 2011, where roles have included Partner, Senior Associate, and Trainee Solicitor. Recognized as a standout talent by Legal 500 in 2020, Ian Payne combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness. In addition to work in various legal sectors, including Aviation, Asset Financing, Employment, and Construction Law, Ian Payne completed a secondment as a commercial negotiator at SMBC Aviation Capital and participated in a significant corporate transaction at Bord Gais Energy. Ian Payne holds an LLM in Commercial Law from University College Dublin, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Technological University Dublin, and a BA (Hons) in History and Politics from University College Dublin.