Wayne Sharwood

Barrister

LLM, LLB (Hons), BEc

BIOGRAPHY

After 15 years as a solicitor in NSW and the ACT Wayne joined the bar in 2003. Since then he has developed a busy civil law practice. Wayne regularly acts in succession/Family Provision Act claims, personal injury matters, coronial inquests, and disputes involving commercial, equitable or administrative matters.

Wayne’s experience as a solicitor commenced in Wagga Wagga initially as an employee but later as a Partner of a small firm providing advice and representation in a wide range of matters. Subsequently, Wayne practised as a Senior Associate with Deacons Graham & James and then Minter Ellison in Canberra. With these firms, he was engaged in commercial litigation and some personal injury work for defendants and insurers. He also undertook some sensitive work for the Commonwealth and for foreign missions.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Personal Injury (ACT)

• Coronial

• Administrative

• Succession and Family Provision

• Commercial

• Motor Accidents and CTP

• Workers Compensation

• Common Law

• Medical and Professional Negligence

• Public Liability

• Consumer Protection

• Estates Disputes

• Inquiries, Inquests & Coronial Law

• Commercial Disputes

• Contract Disputes

• Industrial Accidents

• Equity

• Alternative Dispute Resolution