LAWYER PROFILE

James Wood

UK 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Administrative & Public Law

UK-wide

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK

Practice Areas

- Public law and regulatory

- Commercial litigation

- Litigation and dispute resolution

- Global advocacy

- Economic regulation

Career

James is a partner based in our London office. James works in our disputes division who focuses on public law and regulatory disputes. He is recognised as a Rising Star in Legal 500 and as Up and Coming in Chambers and Partners for Administrative and Public Law. James' work covers the full range of public law issues, including judicial review and human rights, advisory and policy work, inquiries, investigations, professional discipline, and freedom of information. He acts for those both bringing and defending claims, as well as those having (or considering) involvement in proceedings as a third party, and his experience encompasses a wide range of industries.

For additional information on James’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/j/james-wood

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Administrative & Public Law - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Wood of Herbert Smith Freehills is a partner in the team with a public law and regulatory disputes focus. He is noted for his broad practice which encompasses judicial reviews and regulatory advice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James works in a very collaborative and thoughtful way.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is really smart and savvy. He is very client-focused and realistic about what can be achieved.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is a practical and hands-on litigator.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is a really good public law lawyer who is all over judicial reviews in whatever shape or form. He is really good.
Administrative & Public LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession