Julia Wookey

Julia Wookey represents individuals, businesses and institutions in complex commercial disputes and investigations.

She is known for her calm, strategic approach and for guiding clients through difficult situations with clarity and confidence. Julia advises on a broad range of contentious matters, including shareholder and partnership disputes, civil fraud, contractual disputes, professional negligence claims and disputes involving data theft, breach of trust and misrepresentation.

Julia is particularly experienced in matters where legal, commercial and reputational issues overlap. She regularly advises boards, senior executives, family offices and business owners on sensitive disputes and investigations, often at moments of significant risk or uncertainty. Clients value her ability to combine strategic judgement with close attention to detail, helping them navigate complex situations while remaining focused on their commercial objectives.

She is also highly experienced in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and frequently negotiates complex settlement agreements and consent orders that bring disputes to a pragmatic and commercially effective conclusion.

Julia acts for a diverse client base ranging from high-profile individuals and entrepreneurial businesses to international organisations and state-owned institutions. She is regularly instructed in cross-border disputes and is often brought into matters involving particularly sensitive factual, legal or reputational considerations.

Clients and colleagues consistently praise her judgement, clarity of advice and ability to provide reassurance and leadership in challenging situations.

Julia co-founded and co-heads Howard Kennedy LLP's award-winning pro bono programme.