Christopher Wood SC

Christopher is co-author of Finnane E, Newton N & Wood C, Equity Practice and Precedents (Thomson, Sydney 2008; 2019 (2nd ed))

Christopher has also authored several other articles and publications:

  • Liability of directors as joint tortfeasors in intellectual property matters (2010) 21 AIPJ 164
  • Bankruptcy Notices and Imperfect Debts (2005) 13 Insolv LJ 173
  • Defects in affidavits supporting statutory demands (2001) 1 (9) INBSLB 169
  • Patents in Computer Software – Commercially Useful is Not Enough (1999) 9 AIPJ 134
  • Understanding the technology legislation onslaught (1999) 39 Computers & Law Journal 21
  • ACCC v Internic Technologies: Class Actions and the Internet (1998) 21 UNSWLJ 632
  • “Robson’s Annotated Corporations Legislation” (contributing author, subscription service, Thomson Reuters)

Areas of Practice

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Laws (Honours 1st), University of Technology Sydney

Professional experience

Prior to coming to the Bar, Christopher was a solicitor at Minter Ellison

Membership

Member, Society for Computers and the Law

Selected Cases

Mega-Top Cargo Pty Ltd v Moneytech Services Pty Ltd [2015] NSWCA 402 – construction of contract providing for liability for GST

Hudson v Sigalla [2015] FCAFC 140; (2015) 235 FCR 122; [2016] ALMD 1807; (2015) 149 ALD 239 – requirement for leave under the Bankruptcy Act

Re Bluenergy Group Limited; Ball v Rathner (2015) 300 FLR 155; (2015) 107 ACSR 373; [2015] NSWSC 977 – deed of company arrangement binding secured creditors

Re appln Sonya Sarkis [2015] NSWSC 1369 – judicial advice for a trustee

Carmen Ho v Lorenz Derek Austin Ebert [2015] NSWSC 1468 – caveat

Macquarie Bank Limited v The Two Eagles Pty Limited [2014] NSWSC 367 – judicial advice for a liquidator

Barescape Pty Ltd v Bacchus Holdings Pty Ltd (No. 6) [2012] NSWSC 257 – partners’ fiduciary duties

NAB v Dionys [2016] NSWCA 242 – authorisation, ratification and incorporation of contract terms

NA Retail Solutions v St George Bank Ltd (2010) 267 ALR 599 – injunction against a bank

Dhami v Martin (2010) 241 FLR 165; (2010) 79 ACSR 121 – Directors’ meetings

Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd v EMI Songs Australia Pty Ltd (2010) 263 ALR 155; 83 IPR 582; [2010] AIPC 92-371; [2010] ATPR (Digest) 46-276; [2010] FCA 29 – music copyright infringement

Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd v EMI Songs Australia Pty Ltd (2009) 179 FCR 169; (2009) 81 IPR 584 – subsistence of copyright

Fermiscan Pty Ltd v James (2009) 81 IPR 602; [2009] NSWSC 546 – patents and contract

Williams v Calivil Park Holstein Pty Ltd [2009] NSWSC 389; (2009) 27 ACLC 704 – winding up

Beattie v Osman (No 4) (2009) 73 ACSR 220; [2009] NSWSC 834 – removal of administrators

Smith v Peter & Diana Hubbard Pty Ltd [2006] NSWCA 109 – contract formation

Re Gympie Gold Ltd (2006) 56 ACSR 690; [2006] NSWSC 97 – extending a convening period

Re Jay-O-Bees; Russeau v Jay-O-Bees (2004) 50 ACSR 565; [2004] NSWSC 818 – proof of debt

Tradition Australia Pty Ltd v Gunson (2006) 152 IR 395; [2006] NSWSC 298 – injunctions against employees

Khamo v XL Cleaning Services Pty Ltd (2004) 51 ACSR 397; [2004] NSWSC 1134 (Barrett J as his Honour then was)

Karl Suleman Enterprises Pty Ltd (in liq) v Babanour (2004) 49 ACSR 612; (2004) 22 ACLC 931; [2004] NSWCA 214 – pleadings

Indian Taj v Gilany [2004] NSWSC 1193; [2005] ANZConvR 309 – retail leases

ARC Enterprises NSW v Brown (2004) 52 ACSR 99; [2004] NSWSC 1214 – injunction against liquidator

Torpedoes Sportswear Pty Ltd v Thorpedo Enterprises Pty Ltd (2003) 132 FCR 326; (2003) 204 ALR 90; (2003) 59 IPR 318; (2003) AIPC 91-919; [2003] FCA 901 – trade mark

Panel Tech Industries (Aust) v Australian Skyreach Equipmen5t (2003) 200 ALR 321 – statutory demand

Scope Data Systems v BDO Nelson Parkhill (2003) 199 ALR 56 – statutory demand

ASIC v Karl Suleman Enterprises (2003) 117 FLR 147; (2003) 45 ACSR 401; (2003) 21 ACLC 1180

Telephone

(02) 9221 5020

Fax

(02) 9232 4071

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Called to the Bar

2001

Appointed Senior Counsel

2019