Birketts has appointed Ian Williamson as a partner in its commercial and technology team, effective July 2025. The move strengthens the firm’s offering in commercial contracting, technology agreements, and data monetisation, areas in which Ian brings significant expertise.
Ian (pictured) joins from EY, where he worked alongside top-tier law firms and in-house teams, giving him what Birketts describes as a ‘pragmatic and rounded commercial outlook’. His arrival brings the number of partners in the commercial and technology team to five, and the firm’s total partner count to 138.
Also joining the team is Mariya Kolomiyets, Ian’s former EY colleague, who has been appointed as an associate. Both will be based in Birketts’ London office. Jeanette Wheeler, partner and head of corporate services, said: ‘Ian has a strong track record in the sector, as well as a broad range of experience, and we are very much looking forward to having him and Mariya on board.’
Commenting on his appointment, Ian said: ‘I’m delighted to be joining Birketts at such an exciting time in the firm’s growth journey.’ His hire follows a series of recent senior appointments across the firm, including partners in private wealth and property disputes, and legal directors in employment and property disputes.
