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Christopher Fahmy is the principal and founder of GopherWood Lawyers Pty Ltd, a firm dedicated to dispute resolution and litigation. With a practice concentrated on debt recovery, commercial disputes, and insurance matters, Christopher is committed to providing clients with clear, confident guidance during complex legal challenges. Prior to establishing GopherWood Lawyers, Christopher gained extensive experience as a Senior Associate at prominent international law firms including Kennedys, Wotton Kearney, and Clyde & Co. His background equips him with the ability to handle high-stakes disputes through thoughtful and strategic advocacy. Christopher is known for offering practical and commercially minded advice that focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes. He regularly assists clients navigating disputes in the commercial, construction, financial services, and insurance sectors, and welcomes discussions to explore how he can support their legal needs.
Partner
GopherWood Lawyers
Oct 2025 - Present • 1 year 1 month
Senior Associate
Wotton Kearney
Dec 2023 - Dec 2025 • 2 years
Senior Associate
Kennedys
Dec 2022 - Dec 2024 • 2 years
Associate
Clyde & Co
Dec 2019 - Dec 2023 • 4 years
Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Chamberlains Law Firm
Dec 2017 - Dec 2020 • 3 years
Law Clerk
Shine Lawyers
Dec 2014 - Dec 2018 • 4 years
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
University of Technology Sydney
2018 - 2018
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Technology Sydney
2014 - 2018
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
