Ian Mahood is a commercial litigator at Bennett Jones. He has a broad educational background - ranging from engineering to liberal arts. Such a background allows him to provide top quality service to his clients. During his studies, Ian won numerous academic awards, including: the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Prize in Chemical Engineering (awarded to Top 3rd year student at the University of Alberta); the Justice Ronald N. Pugsley Trial Advocacy Award; the Best Closing Argument, McKelvey Cup Trial Moot; the Clyde W. Sperry Prize for Highest Mark in Property Law; and the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia Scholarship, among others.
 
In his commercial litigation practice, Ian provides advice in relation to shareholder disputes, energy litigation, debt enforcement, and breach of contract, among other areas. He also assists client with large complex arbitrations, both international and domestic.

Prior to joining Bennett Jones, he clerked at the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench in 2016 and worked as an associate at another national law firm.