Ian Curlewis
Partner

Ian Curlewis
Partner

Ian Curlewis is a partner in the Employment, Safety & Education team at Lavan. 

He practises primarily in employment and workplace relations and the education sector.  He has been continuously recognised by Best Lawyers since 2014 in the area of employment and labour law. 

Ian has represented employers from the public and private sectors in the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, Fair Work Australia, Equal Opportunity Commission, Australian Human Rights Commission and courts on matters including unfair dismissals, contractual disputes, award breaches and discrimination and disability claims.  Ian also provides advice to employers on occupational safety and health issues in the workplace.

CONTACT
Direct  +61 8 9288 6756
Mobile  +61 413 005 103
Fax  +61 8 9288 6001
ian.curlewis@lavan.com.au

PRACTICE TEAMS
Education
Employment & Safety

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Employment and Education relations law
Equal opportunity and discrimination law


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Laws, Natal University (1972)

Bachelor of Commerce, Natal University (1970)


ADMISSIONS

Federal Court of Australia (1987)

High Court of Australia (1987)

Supreme Court of Western Australia (1987)


RECOGNITION

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia Labour & Employment Law in Perth, Australia 2014 - 2025

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia in Employee Benefits Law in Perth, Australia 2019 - 2025

Chambers Asia Pacific (Employment) - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Doyle's Guide Recommended Employment Lawyer WA - 2015


MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (Board member, past Chair)

St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School Board (past Chair)

John Septimus Roe Anglican School (Board member)

Ability WA (past Board member)

Teacher Registration Board (past member)


PUBLICATIONS
22 July 2024
15 March 2024
26 October 2023
How can I help you?
Contact Ian Curlewis here.