
Called to the Bar: 1993
Education, local government, housing, licensing and civil law barrister. Formerly "in-house" barrister employed in local government.
Ian undertakes work on a direct access basis, especially in the areas of education, housing, licensing and boundary disputes. To find out more about the direct access scheme please click on this direct access link.
Education
Providing advice and advocacy to schools, governors, LEAs and parents.
Ian is a parent governor at a local Church of England primary school.
Considerable experience in local government law, especially:
Extensively involved in advising local authorities on the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003 and is a licensing expert - having:
Ian also provides licensing advice and representation at licensing committee hearings and licensing appeals on a direct access basis
In addition to his specialist local government and licensing practice, Ian has a flourishing civil practice including:
Additionally, having advised in a number of matters relating to churches, graveyards, burials and other questions of ecclesiastical law.
Ian Jones is the author of the forthcoming Appeals Guide series, giving expert tips on how to deal with the most common types of administrative appeal.
"Housing - Ian Jones takes a look at what can go wrong in obtaining housing injunctions and explains the new anti-social behaviour powers" New Law Journal N.L.J. (2005) Vol. 155 No. 7175 Pages 686-687.
Ian is the author of a series of occasional guidance papers for school governors.
An active member of a local church and choir, Ian aims to sing at all of the major cathedrals in England. Ian is also a parent governor at St. John the Baptist Primary School, Leicester and a member of Leicester Diocesan Synod.
Barrister