Derek Wood (barrister)

Derek Alexander Wood, CBE, KC (born 14 October 1937) is a British barrister specialising in property law and former Deputy High Court Judge.

He was educated at University College, Oxford where he earned an MA degree in Literae Humaniores and the Bachelor of Civil Law degree.

Wood served as Principal of St Hugh's College, Oxford, from 1991 to 2002.

[4] Wood was a Recorder of the Crown Court from 1985 to 2002.

[2][5] He is an Honorary Fellow of University College, Oxford.

Coat of Arms of St Hugh's College where Wood served as Principal