Ian Aldridge

Ian is the Founder and Principal Lawyer at Progressive Legal and boasts over 20 years of diverse legal experience in both Australia and the UK. In 2014, he established Progressive Legal after identifying a significant need for high-quality, affordable legal services tailored for Australian SMEs. Ian's extensive background in Dispute Resolution equips him with an exceptional ability to identify and manage risk in clients' legal documents and structures, providing a competitive edge. Progressive Legal is known for its innovative approach to legal services, focusing on a client-centred method that prioritises cost-effectiveness, clear communication, and diligent care. Ian's advice is honest and straightforward, embodying the firm's ethos. As a committed legal professional, he is an active member of the Law Society of NSW and the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia. Ian has significant expertise in Dispute Resolution and Litigation, having handled complex and large-scale litigation matters both in Australia and the UK across a variety of civil disputes. His areas of proficiency include managing Intellectual Property infringement and disputes, particularly in the realms of Copyright and Trade Marks. He regularly provides advice, drafting, and responses to Cease and Desist letters, in addition to advising clients on Trade Mark oppositions and crafting Deeds of Settlement and Release. Furthermore, Ian offers insights into Employment and Workplace dispute matters. In the realm of Business Law, Ian delivers comprehensive legal guidance, especially concerning Intellectual Property. His services encompass advice on Copyright and Trade Mark applications, navigating adverse reports, negotiating letters of consent, and establishing co-existence agreements. Ian is adept at drafting commercial legal agreements, structuring Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies, and other critical commercial legal documents. He also advises on Employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and corporate structures with a particular emphasis on intellectual property.