Ian Butterworth

Personal Bio

Job Title: Partner at Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Areas of Expertise:

I recognise that going through a separation can be an incredibly difficult and unsettling time which is made all the more difficult by the costs and delays associated with the Court system. I therefore aim to use my judicial background as a Deputy District Judge to help to determine matters at any early stage, before the costs and delays spiral.

I specialise in resolving complex financial disputes between divorcing couples, including cases involving complex business structures and trusts. I also regularly deal with financial claims between unmarried couples.

As already stated, I sit as a Deputy District Judge on the Western Circuit which includes determining the outcome of many financial remedy cases. I also sit on the Resolution Specialist Accreditation Committee in London which provides oversight, strategy and direction for all of Resolution's accreditation schemes. These are the benchmark of excellence for family lawyers.

I aim to deal with all matters in an amicable and constructive manner. My approach is firm but fair. I use my knowledge and experience as a specialist in matrimonial finance cases to assess the relevant issues at an early stage. I then provide fair, considered and sensible judgments.

I am stationed at Ellis Jones’ office in Bournemouth but I am happy to deal with cases at this firm’s offices in London or anywhere along the South Coast. I can obviously also deal with cases further afield remotely by way of video.