Ian Johnson HonFILFM

Ian is a Partner with Hazlewoods LLP, a top 40 firm of accountants with a dedicated team of over 50 individuals who specialise in dealing with law firms.

Ian advises law firms on the SRA Accounts Rules, financial and regulatory compliance, restructuring, internal management reporting, financial forecasting and taxation matters, as well as statutory accounting and audit issues.

Ian has spent 15 years as a Reporting Accountant and has considerable experience in advising a diverse pool of law firms. Ian lectures frequently on matters of financial management and compliance, and speaks at training courses and seminars for various organisations, including the ILFM.

Ian is also Chair of the ICAEW Solicitors Advisory Group, served as ILFM Chair from September 2019 - November 2022 and is still a member of the ILFM’s Council.

Ian was awarded an Honorary Fellowship (HonFILFM) in December 2024.
Awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution to promoting the objects of the Institute in driving innovation, education and in promoting excellence in finance and management throughout the legal sector.