Chris Wood

Consultant

About Chris

Chris is a long-standing insurance lawyer working in both our general liability and professional indemnity teams. He represents and advises professionals on claims that are brought against them and when they face regulatory or disciplinary action.

Expertise

Liability
Professional Indemnity
Royal Commissions

What he does

He works with corporate and government clients on their liability exposures and risk management issues. He also assists his insurance clients with insurance contract disputes.

Who he works with

Chris works with local and overseas-based insurers, as well as insurance brokers and their government and corporate clients.

Work done recently

What his clients say

Listed: Best Lawyers in Australia (Personal Injury Litigation) - 2019

Listed: Recommended - Commercial Insurance - The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018

Listed: Recommended Leading Professional Indemnity Lawyer NSW - Doyle's Guide 2017

Qualifications

Chris holds a Bachelor of Laws and is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. He is also a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Life before Sparkes

Chris was the lead insurance partner at McCabes for more than 17 years and, more recently, was a partner at Lee & Lyons. His time spent away from the legal profession in a corporate role allows him to bring a client's perspective to his dealings with legal problems.

Life outside of Sparkes

Chris is happiest outside the office in the great outdoors in particular in the NSW Southern Alps, whether it is summer or winter. He and his family live on the northern beaches of Sydney.