Charity Commission scoops former Herbies partner

Herbert Smith's former head of trusts and charities John Wood has been appointed to the Charity's Commission board, replacing Lindsay Driscoll. Wood, who is currently a consultant in the trusts and charities group at Herbert Smith, will take up the position on 1 February. Having joined Herbert Smith in 1972 Wood was a partner at the firm from 1982 until earlier this year.