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Ian Curlewis is a consultant 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.

Professional Profile

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Natal University (1972)

Bachelor of Commerce, Natal University (1970)

Recognitions

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia Labour & Employment Law in Perth, Australia 20142026 Editions

The Best Lawyers™ in Australia in Employee Benefits Law in Perth, Australia 2019 – 2026 Editions

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

Doyle’s Guide Recommended Employment Lawyer WA – 2015

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