Iain Freeman
Partner

Iain Freeman
Partner

Iain Freeman is the lead partner of Lavan’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team.

Iain has for both commercial clients of Lavan and insurers predominantly in the areas of commercial dispute resolution, professional indemnity, construction matters, directors and officers insurance, fire, property and liability insurance, and consumer and competition matters.

Iain has acted in the area of intellectual property law and related areas including cyber security, data protection and privacy for over 30 years. This breadth of experience means that Iain is able to anticipate and identify risks which may not be apparent to other advisers.

CONTACT
Direct  +61 8 9288 6759
Mobile  +61 412 886 759
Fax  +61 8 9288 6001
iain.freeman@lavan.com.au

PRACTICE TEAMS
Competition & Regulation
Corporate Crime & Investigations
Cyber & Data Protection
Intellectual Property & Technology
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Oil & Gas
Private Clients
Pro Bono
Wills & Estates

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Civil and commercial litigation
Professional indemnity
Directors and officers
Competition and Consumer Act
Intellectual property
Data, cyber and privacy


EDUCATION

Master of Laws, University of Western Australia (1998)

Bachelor of Laws, University of Western Australia (1984)

Bachelor of Jurisprudence, University of Western Australia (1983)


ADMISSIONS

Supreme Court of the Northern Territory (2003)

Supreme Court of South Australia (1996)

England and Wales (1990)

High Court of Australia (1987)

Supreme Court of Western Australia (1986)


RECOGNITION

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia "Lawyer of the Year" award in Privacy and Data Security Law (Perth) 2021

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia Litigation in Perth, Australia 2013 - 2026 Editions

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia Alternative Dispute Resolution in Perth, Australia 2018 - 2026 Editions

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia Insurance Law in Perth, Australia 2020 - 2026 Editions

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia Privacy and Data Security Law in Perth, Australia 2021 - 2026 Editions

Doyle’s Guide Recommended Intellectual Property and Technology Lawyer WA  2015-2019, 2023 & 2025

Doyle’s Guide  Recommended Media & Telecommunications Lawyer WA 2015-2019, 2022-2024


MEMBERSHIPS

Australian Insurance Law Association (editorial panel member)


PUBLICATIONS
08 May 2025
02 May 2025
17 April 2025
03 April 2025
How can I help you?
Contact Iain Freeman here.