Tom has a broad practice spanning all areas of chambers’ work including commercial, public law and EU/competition law. He previously practised as a Solicitor Advocate and Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, London, specialising in commercial litigation, arbitration, and civil fraud. He also undertook extensive pro bono work across a range of areas, including asylum support law, criminal appeals, and employment disputes.
2014: Higher Rights of Audience, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (top of cohort)
2011: Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School (Distinction)
2009-2010: Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School (Distinction)
2007-2008: Master of Studies, Christ Church, University of Oxford (Distinction)
2004-2007: BA in Music, Christ Church, University of Oxford (First Class, top of year)
London Bar
Tom Wood – Brick Court Chambers ‘Tom is simply first rate. He is extremely intelligent, his drafting is clear and precise, and he has a very nice manner with clients. He is very easy to work with.’
London Bar
Tom Wood – Brick Court Chambers 'He is very perspicacious, rapidly grasping the essential elements in any dispute. Tom is highly responsive and has a global view of any legal dispute, assessing the commercial elements as well as the legal aspects.'
London Bar
Tom Wood – Brick Court Chambers 'One of the Bar's ascendant stars. Besides being a first-rate lawyer, he is articulate, clever, level headed and persuasive. He can vary his tone from aggressive to mild, depending on the needs of the moment, and has a fantastic feel for the mood of the court.'