FINANCIAL SERVICES

Practical. Intelligent. Solutions. For Business. imac legal & compliance is a boutique financial services
and commercial law firm and compliance consultancy.

COMMERCIAL LAW

We help our clients navigate the legal maze and succeed with practical intelligence and
quality advice.

imac legal and compliance is a boutique financial services and commercial law firm and compliance consultancy. We provide practical, intelligent solutions for financial services and commercial businesses.

Experienced

We bring senior legal and compliance experience to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice.

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Responsive Solutions

We bring high level skills and quality advice solutions at highly competitive rates.

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Flexible Fees

Pick the right payment structure for you from our range of fee options, designed to cater to businesses of all sizes.

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Trusted

Highly experienced in financial services law & compliance and broad experience in general commercial matters.

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Community Focused

We give back to the community by donating a portion of our fees, pro bono work and volunteering.

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Practical and Informative

Not just quality advice and service, but real world solutions informed by years of practical experience.

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Prevention Is Better Than Court

We practice preventative law – helping keep clients out of court – and help clients build ‘good business practice’ compliance frameworks that become part of their ‘business as usual’ and protect them for years to come.

Phronesis

Or, to translate from Ancient Greek, practical intelligence and wisdom. We combine our breadth of experience with informed, practical advice and solutions. Solutions that not only are technically sound but also anticipate and mitigate problems and risks before they happen. Our colleagues and clients tell us that it is the practical insights and foresight that make our counsel and services so valuable.

Flexible Fees

Sick of hourly rates and six minute increments? So are we. You can choose from capped fees, fixed project fees, retainers and daily rates as well.

New Law

imac legal & compliance is a progressive law firm. We are voracious users of technology and continually look for new ways to engage with clients and provide our services. We also provide legal and compliance ‘products’ such as checklists, procedures, manuals and template agreements for you to purchase and use in your business. See our SHOP

Our Services

imac legal & compliance provides legal and compliance advice and solutions to businesses principally operating in the financial services sector.

Financial Technology

Understand the regulatory requirements and commercialise your FinTech idea.

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Modern Services

Support to get your FinTech idea off the ground.

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Compliance Solutions

Implement practices to maintain procedural and behavioural compliance within all areas of your business.

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Support

Tailor-made procedures and plans for your business to ensure complete compliance with legislation.

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Regulatory Advice

We provide advice to entities throughout Australia to help them comply with their regulatory obligations.

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Expert Knowledge

Operate legally and securely with the advice and support of imac legal & compliance.

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Buying And Selling Businesses

Complete support throughout the lengthy, complex and legal process of selling or buying a business.

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Helpful Advice

Experienced advice to ensure you complete a fair and legally sound business sale.

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Licensing

Secure the correct licenses and registrations for your business so you can operate legally and compliantly.

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Timely Results

We can identify all necessary licenses and then apply on your behalf to obtain them – hassle and stress free.

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Commercial Law

We advise small and medium-sized businesses on most matters related to commercial law.

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Quality Lawyers

Support ranges from privacy matters to risk management consulting and trade practices.

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Licensing

Secure the correct licenses and registrations for your business so you can operate legally and compliantly.

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Timely Results

We can identify all necessary licenses and then apply on your behalf to obtain them – hassle and stress free.

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Commercial Law

We advise small and medium-sized businesses on most matters related to commercial law.

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Quality Lawyers

Support ranges from privacy matters to risk management consulting and trade practices.

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I had the good fortune of working with Ian in a variety of capacities over a period of six years. Ian impressed me with his diligence and his commitment to find the right outcome for his client or the organisation with whom he was working. One of his strengths was looking at a matter not only from a legal and compliance perspective, but also in terms of nuts-and-bolts implementation, while always keeping in mind the commercial perspective. He was always prepared to ask the tough questions and say the things that needed to be said. Ian was a pleasure to work with.

Sonnie Bailey LLB BCom Mentr DFP, Financial Services Lawyer & Consultant

It has been my pleasure to work with Ian McDermott in his role as Head of Legal and Compliance for Australian Unity Personal Financial Services (AUPFS) for over 2 years. During this time Ian made a significant contribution to the business through a period of dynamic change. In particular, Ian’s diligent and tireless application of his extensive experience and knowledge of Financial Services Law enabled PFS to successfully navigate and operationally implement the substantial changes resulting from the FoFA reforms. In addition, Ian’s acumen, attention to detail and personal integrity in all dealings enabled me to have confidence in his counsel. This was evident through his objective support in the development of policy and practical implementation of compliance regimes for the Investment Research function of AUPFS.

Jeff Mitchell Head of Investment Research, AUPFS

Having worked with Ian both as a colleague and a client I can personally vouch for Ian’s professional, personal and practical approach to his work. His many years of experience in organisations of differing sizes and points of focus have ultimately added to his real-world practical understanding and good sense of humour. His ability to bring a sound knowledge base and intelligence but also a sense of commerciality, which is often sorely lacking in the industry, is what sets Ian apart and will lead to his continued success.

Hamish Moore Portfolio Manager, Accordius

Ian is the best financial services lawyer in the country.

Craig Meldrum Head of Advice, AUPFS

Ian is one of the best financial services lawyers I have worked with.

Steve Davis CEO, Australian Unity Personal Financial Services

News

imac legal & compliance regularly publishes insightful blogs offering our view and thoughts on a range of legal, financial and compliance issues affecting businesses in Australia today.