Ian C. Hohmeister

Partner

Go-to counsel for leading banks and funds on venture and growth transactions across industries, bringing a commercial and efficient approach to their most complex issues

Ian is the office managing partner of Reed Smith's Boston office. He helps leading banks, private credit providers, and other financial institutions navigate domestic and cross-border financings, including those that involve complex issues and require industry-specific knowledge. His practice focuses on transactions across all industries, including technology, life sciences, hardware, space tech, and AI, with a particular focus on growth and venture financing.

Recognitions

  • Recommended by The Legal 500 US for Finance: Commercial Lending (2024) 

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in America among ‘Ones to Watch’ for Banking & Finance Law (2025) 

Credentials

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School, J.D.
  • University of Massachusetts, B.A.

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Massachusetts

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The evolution of digital assets in financial services

In this video, Ian discusses how institutional adoption is reshaping the digital asset landscape, from financing and capital markets to banking innovation, and how Reed Smith’s global On Chain team is helping clients navigate the convergence of digital assets and traditional finance.