Ian Montgomery

Overview

I am a partner in our BVI office and the Practice Leader of the BVI finance, corporate and funds team. I have particular experience advising on corporate and finance transactions in the real estate, financial services, energy and technology sectors, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt and equity fundraising, public listings, security arrangements, corporate restructurings and corporate and commercial aspects of shareholder and contractual disputes.

My clients include leading international law firms and accountancy firms, financial institutions, multi-national businesses, funds and their managers, and high net worth individuals.

Prior to joining Mourant, I worked for two other offshore law firms in the BVI, as well as Pinsent Masons in London.

Professional qualifications

• Solicitor, Scotland, 2008 (currently non-practicing)
• Solicitor, England and Wales, 2013
• British Virgin Islands, 2014

Memberships

• Bar Association in the BVI
• Law Society of England and Wales
• Law Society of Scotland

What the directories say

In Legal 500 Caribbean 2025, Ian is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, and Recommended Lawyer in Regulatory and Compliance, and Corporate and Commercial. A source comments: "Ian Montgomery is a stand out individual and gets the job done! He and his team are always super responsive and pragmatic with their advice."

In Legal 500 Caribbean 2024, Ian is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, and Recommended Lawyer in Regulatory and Compliance and Corporate and Commercial. A source comments: "Ian Montgomery is professional, responsive and client-oriented. He also helps whenever the matter relates to another jurisdiction. I always feel the client is in good hands when I refer them to Ian."

In Chambers and Partners Global 2024, Ian is individually ranked in Corporate and Finance including Investment Funds. A source describes him as "always supportive and accommodating." Another adds: "Ian is very attentive to clients' needs and always responds promptly. He is very knowledgeable and provides excellent legal representation." 

Ian is Highly Regarded in Banking and M&A in IFLR1000 2023.

In Chambers and Partners Global 2023, Ian is individually ranked in Corporate and Finance including Investment Funds. A source in the guide says: "He is available when you have difficult questions."

In Legal 500 Caribbean 2023, Ian is a named as a Recommended Lawyer in various practice areas. He is described as being "an excellent adviser and a great team leader, whose team is very efficient, friendly and provides first-class service". Another source praises Ian for providing "succinct and good advice."

Ian is listed as 'Highly Regarded' in IFLR1000 in 2022.

"He takes time to understand client objectives in detail. He also demonstrates excellent commercial acumen and added value in helping clients to determine the most appropriate structures to suit their purposes." Chambers and Partners Global 2022.