“Ian Giddings has earned a reputation for delivering family law advice with wisdom, integrity and a genuine commitment to achieving constructive outcomes. His ability to combine thoughtful negotiation with determined advocacy ensures clients receive practical guidance tailored to both their legal needs and their family’s future. Through decades of dedicated practice, Ian has demonstrated that the most effective family lawyers are those who balance technical expertise with compassion, clarity and an unwavering focus on lasting solutions.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Ian Giddings is a specialist Family Law Solicitor at Lawson West Solicitors in Leicester. Having practised exclusively in family law for more than 22 years, he advises clients on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, financial settlements, disputes involving children and cohabitation matters.

Ian believes that successful family law is about finding solutions that genuinely work for clients and their families. His measured, non-confrontational style encourages early resolution wherever possible, while remaining robust and determined whenever litigation becomes necessary.

What Ian Giddings Does

Ian advises clients on a comprehensive range of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial settlements and financial remedy proceedings
• Private children disputes
• Child arrangements
• Cohabitation disputes
• Financial provision for unmarried couples
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse injunctions
• Non-molestation and occupation orders

His extensive experience enables him to guide clients through both straightforward and highly complex family disputes with confidence and practical insight.

Why He Stands Out

Ian describes himself as a committed pragmatist, recognising that resolving family disputes often requires more than simply applying the law. He understands the emotional challenges that accompany relationship breakdown and works with clients to achieve sensible, realistic outcomes that minimise unnecessary conflict.

As a longstanding member of Resolution, Ian promotes a constructive and non-confrontational approach to family law. He believes that even when a marriage has ended, maintaining a workable relationship can often be in the best interests of children and the wider family.

Trusted Experience

Over more than two decades of specialist practice, Ian has built significant experience across every aspect of family law. Before joining Lawson West in 2025, he advised clients throughout Warwickshire and the surrounding region, earning a reputation for careful preparation, practical advice and excellent client care.

Colleagues describe Ian as an experienced negotiator with exceptional attention to detail who thoroughly masters every aspect of his cases. Previous clients consistently praise his professionalism, clear communication and ability to explain complex legal issues in straightforward language.

Professional Recognition

Ian currently serves as Chair of the Coventry & Warwickshire Resolution Group, reflecting his longstanding commitment to promoting a more constructive approach to resolving family disputes. Through both his legal practice and professional leadership, he continues to advocate for family law solutions that reduce conflict while protecting clients’ interests.

Commenting on his appointment, Lawson West’s Head of Family, Fiona Wilson, described Ian as someone who is “always keen to negotiate and resolve matters but is tenacious and robust in his approach”, adding that his keen eye for detail and thorough preparation make him “a great addition to our team.”