Partner Profile
Ian Gault
Ian specialises in commercial dispute resolution, particularly in intellectual property, competition law, international trade and public law.
A partner since 1997, Ian has many years of experience providing advice and advocacy in large, complex and often high profile cases, and a broad range of litigation matters. Ian regularly appears as counsel in the courts, and also has experience before other tribunals including arbitrations and Commissions of Inquiry.
His clients have included major corporations, banks, professional firms and governments, and he has considerable experience acting for English, US and Japanese clients at Bell Gully and earlier during his four years based in London. A number of international clients seek Ian’s ongoing advice and representation.
Chambers Global 2008 notes Ian's "excellent capability in IP", and recognises that he is also "well known for his litigation skills."
Qualifications
LLB(Hons), Victoria University of Wellington
LLM, Cambridge University
Admitted
1987 New Zealand
1991 England and Wales
2001 Australia (New South Wales)
International Career
- Clifford Chance, London
1989-1993
