Atty. Iain Wood

Atty. Iain Wood

Mr. Iain Wood is a lawyer practicing investment funds & private equity, mergers & acquisitions, securities/capital markets and 5 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Iain Wood at a glance

Iain Wood is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (2006) and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 2006) and Columbia University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Iain Wood is a lawyer practicing investment funds & private equity, mergers & acquisitions, securities/capital markets and 5 other areas of law
  • Iain received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Iain practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Iain Wood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Iain Wood handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Iain Wood is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Securities Law

Iain Wood is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Iain Wood

Where is Iain Wood's law office located?
Iain Wood's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Iain Wood handle?
Iain Wood focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Iain Wood practiced law?
Iain Wood has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Iain Wood go to law school?
Iain Wood earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Iain Wood for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University Law School
- 2006
B.A.
Columbia University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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