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Tom Wood
Position
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.
Career
Call: 2017
Education
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)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1Tom 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 > International arbitration: counsel
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1London Bar > Fraud: civil
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1Tom 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.‘
Brick Court Chambers‘ members are consistently sought out to act in the market’s most high-stakes civil fraud cases. Mark Howard KC repeatedly acts in complex fraud matters with offshore elements and sums at stake exceeding $1bn; while Tim Lord KC is representing three defendants in SKAT v Solo Capital Partners, a multi-party claim by the Danish tax authority, which seeks to recover £1.5bn paid out through withholding tax refunds, the claim including fraud and conspiracy allegations and involving complex issues of public international law. Craig Morrison KC, who recently led the successful defence of a £30m-plus construction dispute that involved allegations of serious dishonesty; and Richard Eschwege KC, currently representing the two principal defendants in a $330m civil fraud claim involving oil trading in West Africa, were both raised to silk level in March 2023. Among the juniors, Sophie Shaw regularly acts in heavyweight civil fraud cases, while Tom Wood is another name to note among the set’s juniors.
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Tom 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.’