Ian Wasserman

Partner, Broadfield

Partner
Broadfield

Location

London, UK

Partner in the employment group, dealing with a range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues.
Extensive experience in defending sizable and complex employment tribunal claims.
Provides expert advice on contractual and procedural matters to HR teams.

About

Ian Wasserman is a knowledgeable member of Broadfield’s employment team, where he undertakes a variety of contentious and non-contentious work. He assists with corporate transactions and advises on business restructuring and Transfer of Undertaking (TUPE) Regulations transfers. His extensive experience includes defending a number of sizable and complex employment tribunal claims.

His expertise extends to advising HR teams on contractual and procedural matters and acting for senior individuals in the employment tribunal and settlement negotiations. His previous experience includes acting for a high profile public body in defending a complex and extremely sensitive employment tribunal claim, and advising a leading international airline on all UK HR matters, including redrafting their staff handbook and related HR procedure.

Ian is praised for his “expert knowledge and quality of advice” in Chambers & Partners 2025. He is a member of both the Law Society and the Employment Lawyers Association.

Testimonials

"Ian and his team delivered exactly what I needed without me knowing what I needed. He is supportive, understanding, intuitive and genuinely understanding."

Chambers

“Ian Wasserman has broad knowledge extending to contractual and procedural matters.”

The Legal 500

"Ian is a shrewd and understated lawyer who knows more than one way to get the result for his client."

Chambers

"Very knowledgeable about employment law and presented the risks to all solutions discussed. Was very supportive during a challenging time."

The Legal 500

"Ian was approachable, demonstrated great understanding and emotional intelligence and was always contactable. He went above and beyond in a complex situation."

Chambers