Ian McDermott

About Me

An ex-PR and marketing practitioner turned later-lawyer , Ian prides himself on bringing broad, real-world perspective to his advice. He provides both financial and commercial law counsel and services. Ian’s focus is on helping clients avoid legal problems, manage their risks and meet their regulatory obligations.

At a glance

Summary My Details
Key areas of expertise:
  • Financial services laws/regulation/compliance 
  • General commercial matters – contracts, trade practices issues, litigation
  • Advice relating to Corporations Act and other regulatory obligations
Career achievements:
Ian has helped numerous clients: 
  • obtain AFSLs
  • comply with their regulatory obligations
  • draft favourable contracts
  • avoid problems with the regulator
  • stay out of court 
  • resolve legal problems
  • grow their business
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Merit)
Interests outside of work:
  • Cycling
  • General fitness
  • Reading
  • Current affairs
  • Cars & motorbikes
  • Motor racing
  • Music
  • Cooking
  • My family (gorgeous wife Rose and daughter Grace)
Favourite quote:  “You are either green and growing or ripe and rotting.”

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