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Ian Wood-Smith

UK 2026

Field Seymour Parkes

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

Thames Valley

3 years ranked

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - Thames Valley

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ian Wood-Smith is a highly experienced M&A lawyer in the Reading market. He often advises business owners on corporate finance, M&A deals and corporate restructurings.

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Ian's knowledge was outstanding, and he has a unique ability to explain complex matters in everyday language.
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Field Seymour Parkes (25)

Thames Valley

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James Burgess
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Kelsie A Essenhigh
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Laura Czapski
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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Alex Illingworth
Head of Banking & Finance
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Dan Barnhouse
Banking & Finance
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Cathrine Ripley
Construction
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Jeremy Parkes
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
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Penelope Garden
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
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Ian Wood-Smith
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
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Rachael Maunder
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
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Ian Machray
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Katie Burley
Employment
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Bethan Thomas
Head of Family/Matrimonial
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Hannah Sims
Family/Matrimonial
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Cathrine Ripley
Information Technology
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Bill Dixon
Head of Litigation
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Tom Maple
Litigation
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Dean Bickford
Real Estate
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Marcus Francis
Head of Real Estate
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James Burgess
Real Estate
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Michael Higgin
Real Estate
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Lauren Walker
Real Estate
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Julia Mactear
Real Estate Litigation
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