About Ian
Ian Dorey is a partner in the firm's Brisbane office, bringing extensive expertise in commercial litigation, insolvency, and financial services litigation. With a career spanning several decades, Ian offers robust representation and decisive advice to a diverse clientele, including corporate clients, insolvency practitioners, and financial institutions. His proficiency encompasses complex litigation across state and Federal Courts, covering injunctions, declaratory relief, shareholder disputes, and various enforcement actions.
Ian's legal acumen extends to advising on restructuring, Personal Property Securities Register matters, and handling unfair preference and insolvent trading claims. He is particularly adept at providing practical advice aimed at achieving optimum outcomes for his clients. A strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, Ian has participated in numerous mediations to facilitate effective client results.
His influence extends beyond the courtroom, reflected in his active community engagement. Ian recently served as President of his children's school P&C for seven years, managing several school business programs. His legal qualifications include being a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. Ian holds memberships in several prestigious organisations, such as the Law Society of Queensland, and is a Fellow of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association.
Ian's achievements are recognised in Doyles Guide and Best Lawyers in Australia, highlighting his expertise in litigation and insolvency and reorganisation law. His dedication is further exemplified by his contributions as Deputy Chair of Queensland's Division of ARITA. Ian's education from the University of Queensland, with degrees in Commerce and Law, laid the foundation for his distinguished career.
