Christian Wood commenced his legal career in 2003, working as a lawyer in the areas of commercial litigation, taxation, and corporate law at a correspondent firm of KPMG International in Paraguay.

In 2005, he moved to Australia and decided to develop his legal knowledge by undertaking an additional law degree at University of Melbourne. Whilst attending university, Christian worked for the Consulate General of Paraguay in Melbourne and for a private practice working in litigation.

Since joining Behan Legal, he has integrated his legal background into the Australian legal environment, complementing Behan Legal’s areas of practice. He is currently developing great skill and experience practising in the areas of property law, estates, franchising, intellectual property including trademarks and industrial design.

Christian speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Portuguese and maintains a dedicated involvement with Latin American organisations and events.  

Admitted to Practice in the following Jurisdictions & Courts

Commonwealth

• Federal Court
• High Court of Australia
   

State & Territory Supreme Courts

• Melbourne

Areas of Practice

Distribution & Licensing, Commercial & Civil Litigation (all jurisdictions), International Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Property, Property Development, Property Subdivisions Trademarks, Trademark Enforcement, Intellectual Property, Estates, Estate Litigation, Merger & Acquisitions.  

Memberships

Current

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Australia-Latin America Business Council