Derek Alexander Wood, (born 14 October 1937) is a British barrister specialising in property law and former Deputy High Court Judge.
| Derek Wood | |
| Office: | Principal of St Hugh's College, Oxford |
| Term Start: | 1991 |
| Term End: | 2002 |
| Predecessor: | Rachel Trickett |
| Successor: | Sir Andrew Dilnot |
| Nationality: | British |
| Education: | University College, Oxford |
He was educated at University College, Oxford where he earned an MA degree in Literae Humaniores and the Bachelor of Civil Law degree.[1] He was called to the Bar in 1964 and took Silk in 1978. Wood served as Principal of St Hugh's College, Oxford, from 1991 to 2002.[2] [3]
He was Treasurer of the Middle Temple in 2006.[4] Wood was a Recorder of the Crown Court from 1985 to 2002.[5] He is an Honorary Fellow of University College, Oxford.[6]