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25 Bedford Row Offices
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David Wood
Position
David specialises in criminal and regulatory law and is recognised as a leading individual in both Crime (General) and Professional Discipline & Regulatory Law.
In criminal law David has particular expertise in defending cases of serious violence, major and international drug trafficking, sexual offences, and fraud. In regulatory law he frequently conducts hearings before the General Medical Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council and Police Misconduct tribunals. In 2021-2022 he was junior Counsel for two significant individual Core Participants in the Manchester Arena Inquiry.
David is a Governing Bencher of the Inner Temple and a member of its Advocacy Training Committee, regularly teaching advocacy to younger barristers. He is a former Secretary of the Criminal Bar Association. In 2022 at only 14 years call he was made a Recorder of the Crown Court.
Career
Called 2007.
Languages
French.
Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
- South Eastern Circuit
- Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
- Lawyers for Liberty
- Release
- Fraud Lawyers Association
Education
- MA (Oxon) (Worcester College, Oxford)
- Diploma in Law (BPP Manchester)
- Bar Vocational Course (BPP London)
- Winner, BPP London Mooting Competition 2007
- Peta Fordham prize
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Professional disciplinary and regulatory law
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3David Wood –25 Bedford Row ‘A highly skilled advocate who is attentive to clients’ needs.’
London Bar > Crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2David Wood – 25 Bedford Row ‘David is adept at navigating voluminous evidence served electronically. He has a straightforward, easy manner combined with a cutting intellect and an ability to get to the heart of the issues of the most complex of cases quickly and efficiently.’