Ian Chipchase

Director
Stacks/Goudkamp
Martin Place, Sydney

Ian specialises in Compensation Law, handling work incident, public liability, motor vehicle incident, medical negligence and superannuation claims for individuals in New South Wales and overseas. He also conducts some commercial dispute matters. Originally from north east England, Ian gained his law qualifications in Liverpool (UK) and began working for the Port of London Authority, specialising in Maritime Law, where he handled commercial, industrial and insurance dispute matters. Arriving in Australia in 1977, Ian worked for Hunt and Hunt Solicitors, followed by Michell Sillar, then Gadens Lawyers, before joining the Stacks team in 1996 and becoming a Director in 2003. Regarded as something of a legal guru by his peers, Ian has now been practicing law for 37 years.

The father of two adult children and grandfather of 2 girls, Ian loves nothing more than pottering around the harbour on his boat. He also enjoys travelling. Outside the office you may also find him swimming, bushwalking or skiing (preferably in Canada!).

Having acted both for and against large insurance companies, Ian has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of Compensation Law. He has worked on many significant cases during his career. Among Ian’s most challenging and unusual matters were claims made by various businesses that were victims of the Thredbo Disaster of 1997.

Ian has a current UK Practicing Certificate. He has run many cases for English clients who have been injured whilst in Australia. Ian has also conducted matters for clients in Turkey and New Zealand.

Ian is an enthusiastic supporter of alternative dispute resolution procedures and was recently accredited by the Law Society as an expert in Dispute Resolution. This is in addition to his accreditation as a personal incident specialist, which he has held for 17 years.

A patient solicitor, Ian takes the time to really listen to his clients and involve them in the legal process.