Ian Napier
Clayton Utz
Ian is a highly regarded commercial litigator with extensive experience in regulatory proceedings, financial services disputes and general commercial litigation. Ian is known for his strategic approach to managing complex matters and his ability to deliver exceptional results for clients.
Ian's expertise extends to disputes in the Federal Court and various Supreme Courts and acting in regulatory investigations involving ASIC, including acting on section 19 examinations and 33 notices.
Ian has been recognised by his peers in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the area of litigation, reflecting his reputation as a trusted adviser and advocate.
AMP Financial Planning: acted and advised in connection with enforcement proceedings commenced by ASIC in the Federal Court arising from insurance re-writing by some of its advisers as well as resulting remediation to compensate affected clients.
Brickworks Limited: represented Brickworks Limited in Federal Court proceedings against BGC Australia in a case regarding allegations of predatory pricing practices and misuse of market power.
AMP Life Limited, National Mutual Life Australia and two AMP service companies: represented four AMP entities in a Federal Court class action brought by superannuation funds members for alleged overcharging of fees.
Walker Corporation: acted on a variety of complex property related disputes and responses to FOI requests arising from its construction and property development activities throughout NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
Private Individuals: acted as an independent legal adviser for individuals called for s19 examinations by ASIC.
Hunter Water Corporation: prepared an application to the Supreme Court of NSW in relation to the beneficial interest of a property held on trust by the Corporation.
Goodman Property Services: acted for the landlord in relation to a contested relief from forfeiture claim in the Supreme Court of NSW; subsequent negotiations and termination of the commercial leases.
AMP Group Entities: advised AMP on a professional indemnity claim arising from its customer remediation program, with proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW raising novel issues around alternative dispute resolution.
Private sector corporations: has extensive experience acting and advising on regulatory responses to APRA and ASIC notices.