Biography
I am a dual qualified Family Law Associate Solicitor. I was admitted to practice in England in 1997 and admitted to practice in Australia in 2003.
I deal with all aspects of family law, including any international elements. My cases include pre- and post-nuptial agreements for married couples, living together for couples who aren’t married, separation agreements, divorce and financial settlements and cases involving children.
I have extensive expertise in international cases involving England / Australia and England / Scotland, and regularly represent clients where there are cross border issues with these 2 countries. I have close connections with solicitors and experts from both countries, particularly Australia, where I lived and worked for 12 ½ years. This enables me to provide holistic advice and representation in what can be complex cases. I am often contacted by solicitors in Australia and Scotland to advise on cross border cases. I also provide training on this specialised area to other professionals including Irwin Mitchell’s internal International Team of Excellence.
I have previously been a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel, separately representing children and / or their guardian in complex children cases. I have a particular interest in the area of complex children work, and deal with all aspects of complex children cases:-
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Domestic and international relocation;
- Child abduction;
- Parental alienation;
- Allegations of significant domestic abuse;
- Factitious illness and / or alleged non accidental injury to children;
- Issues involving substance / alcohol misuse.
I continue to represent parents in cases where children are separately represented. I also represent numerous other family members, particularly grandparents, who wish to have a continuing relationship with their grandchildren, and cases involving same sex couples.
I am also experienced in representing vulnerable clients, including those who lack capacity, and those who might have regained capacity and need tailored assistance to conduct litigation. I work closely with clients who are neurodiverse.
My aim is to guide clients through what can be a stressful time with empathy and understanding. I seek to achieve the best result possible for my clients, with robust and practical advice, in the most cost effective, diligent, and least stressful way possible.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
The people I work with - it is such a lovely and supportive team.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
It's very rewarding helping people through what can be a stressful time and watching them become happier and more confident along the way.
What inspired you to get into law?
It’s interesting and every day is different. I love meeting people and finding solutions to problems.
What do you do away from the office?
I love travelling and meeting different people - everyone has a different story and it can be fascinating. Hence my 12 ½ years in Australia!
Testimonials
"April Wood approaches each case sensitively but with an eye to achieving the best results for her clients. She bends over backwards to assist her clients." - Legal 500, 2025
"Felt fully supported and cared for from start to finish in which was a very stressful situation. Would without doubt use Irwin Mitchell again and April Wood who was Excellent from start to finish. April navigated me through a very stressful situation and would most certainly recommend April Wood to anyone going through a similar stressful situation as myself. - 5* Trustpilot review
"April Wood – is sympathetic to clients and attuned to their needs. She ensures that counsel is fully briefed and that the clients’ case is prepared thoroughly. When her cases are before the court, they are prepared to a standard that is second to none." - Legal 500, 2023
"I was represented by April wood and her team and received an excellent service my case went on for a year all the way through the lockdown. Which didn’t disrupt the level of service I got April wood went above and beyond her role as my solicitor and gave me help and support in all areas of my life. Which I’m very great full of all her advice." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Not only were Irwin Mitchell - and April Wood in particular - incredibly professional & knowledgeable, but they were extremely compassionate as I navigated one of the hardest changes of my life. I was always kept informed of the status of my case and next steps/timelines were always clear and transparent. I cannot recommend them (and again - April in particular!) highly enough." - 5* Trustpilot review
"I had a good experience from start to finish with Helen Revill and April Wood in helping me get the court order for extra access to my children, including now being able to take them on holidays abroad. Both ladies have been a big help and support throughout the whole process, especially April (who I have dealt with more) who always seems to go the extra mile to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible, and to take time to make sure that I have complete understanding at every stage of the proceedings. The counsel that April recommended to use were both very good and professional at all times, and gave a very good representation of me in all court proceedings. I would definitely recommend Irwin Mitchell to anyone in a similar situation to myself" - 5* Trustpilot review
The service provided my Irwin Mitchell was second to none and in particular April and Annie... Everything was explained to me very clearly at every stage and whilst April and Annie we doing their jobs, they provided support and guidance and made me feel at ease and they genuinely cared. Their guidance and support helped bring my matter to a close as quickly and smoothly as possible" - 5* Trustpilot review
“Could I give this 6 stars. April Wood was brilliant, honest, dedicated, on the ball and fully supportive…….. April and the barristers she brought to the team were wonderful. They were fully professional but also cared about the outcome. I cannot speak highly enough of them”. - 5* Trustpilot review
“I was treated and represented exactly as I wanted to be. I have no hesitation in recommending Irwin Mitchell and April Wood in particular to represent exasperated, separated fathers like myself. I was taken through the stages and I was encouraged to make the right decision for me, and not for the company. The support throughout the proceedings and even afterwards have been great, and a source of comfort.” - 5* Trustpilot review
“Thank you very much for all your help, I couldn’t have done it without such an amazing service delivered by you and the team. I would without a moment’s hesitation recommend you to anybody and would always use you again although we hope the need for that never arises. I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done to make sure that I get to spend Christmas with my son and on the basis of quality time that we will now share going forward, even if not together every day at least we now have what we have.” - 5* Trustpilot review
“Without my Family Law solicitor and her team I doubt I would have coped during the last 2 years as I have, not only the professional support but they looked after me as a person and made sure I stayed focused and grounded during the most trying of personal times……I walked away with my head held high, my pride and my business that I have committed 16 years of hard work to. Thank you so much….I will always be indebted to you.” - 5* Trustpilot review
“Fantastic service. April Wood who dealt with my case was very professional and supportive. I was kept to up to date every step of the way. She made me feel at ease and was very knowledgeable and understanding. I hope I don’t need April’s services again but if I did I would have no hesitation in getting in touch with her. Thank you.” - 5* Trustpilot review
