John Wood

John is Managing Partner at TLT and chair of the firm’s Executive Board, responsible for delivering the firm’s ambitious long-term strategy and growth plans.

He was elected to lead the firm in September 2019, taking office on 1 April 2020. Before becoming Managing Partner, John was Head of Corporate at the firm, leading that team’s expansion across the UK.

During his 24 years as a corporate lawyer, John specialized in mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and private equity investments, working with a wide range of PLC boards and management teams to devise and deliver transformational M&A strategies.

John has been inducted to the Legal 500's 'Hall of Fame' based on consistent praise from his clients over the last decade.