Dr John Wood
Lecturer in Company and Insolvency LawResearch Overview
John's research interests are in company law and insolvency law. In regard to the former, John specialises in directors’ duties, shareholder rights and remedies. In relation to insolvency law John researches in the areas of administration, corporate rescue, investigations by insolvency office-holders, regulation, and the use of commercial discretion in insolvency decisions.
Current Teaching
Company Law (LLB)
Insolvency Law (LLM)
Additional Information
Groups and Membership
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Ordinary Member of the Society of Legal Scholars (SLS)
- INSOL International Academic Special Interest Group
- Younger Academics Network of Insolvency Law (YANIL) of INSOL
- Academic Member of the Insolvency Lawyers Association (ILA)
PhD Supervision Interests
John is interested in supervising PhD projects in Corporate Insolvency Law, Company Law, and Corporate Governance Law.
Reforming insolvency law for the 21st century
01/03/2025 → 31/05/2025
Research
St Philips Annual Insolvency and Restructuring conference
Invited talk
St Philips Chambers Annual Insolvency Conference
Invited talk
Liverpool Business and Property Court Forum
Invited talk
International Insolvency Review (Journal)
Publication peer-review
Sweet and Maxwell's Company Law Newsletter (Journal)
Publication peer-review
- The Insolvency Lawyers Association, Academic Forum, Early Academic Competition Winner
Prize (including medals and awards)