Mark D. Wood, Securities Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
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Mark D. Wood is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Securities.
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- Chicago, ILLINOIS
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- Securities
- Handles Securities matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Chicago) (2024).
About Mark D. Wood: Mark D. Wood is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Securities.
Areas of practice
Mark's practice areas in Chicago
Mark concentrates on securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Securities cases in Chicago, Illinois
Mark takes securities matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Biography
Mark D. Wood, securities attorney serving Chicago
Mark D. Wood is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Securities. Mark works from Chicago, Illinois and takes on securities matters across the region.
Head of the Securities practice group, Mark Wood is a highly skilled, pragmatic and client-focused practitioner with extensive experience representing public companies and investment banks in a wide variety of ongoing and transactional matters. These include IPOs and other public offerings of equity and debt securities, as well as mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions. Mark is also a leading advisor to institutional investors in highly structured private investment in public equity (PIPE) transactions. Additionally, he frequently represents Canadian and other non-US companies and investment banks in cross-border capital raising and other matters.
Clients appreciate Mark's deep experience and technical skill combined with his practical and commercial approach. For those reasons, they turn to him for assistance with their most complex corporate matters, including tender offers, mergers, acquisitions, going-private transactions and public and private capital raising transactions, as well as proxy contests and other shareholder activism matters. In addition, in his active PIPE practice Mark represents not only public companies but also institutional investors, including one of the largest and most prominent firms targeting the healthcare space.
He also regularly counsels public companies on their securities law compliance, disclosure, corporate governance and compensation-related issues including the most challenging ones they face.Mark also represents pharmaceutical, medical device and other life sciences companies in a variety of transactional matters — he has particular expertise in the financing and commercialization of biosimilars. Many of his clients are in the health care, technology, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and financial services industries.
Working with Mark on a securities matter
Head of the Securities practice group, Mark Wood is a highly skilled, pragmatic and client-focused practitioner with extensive experience representing public companies and investment banks in a wide variety of ongoing and transactional matters. These include IPOs and other public offerings of equity and debt securities, as well as mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions. Mark is…
Clients Mark works with
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for securities matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Mark studied and practices
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1990
Mark studied at J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School.
Law school and academic background
Mark completed J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Mark's legal honors and published work
Mark has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Chicago)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Chicago)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Chicago)
2016
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Chicago) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Chicago) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Chicago) (2016). Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation (2026).
Locations
Mark D. Wood's office in Chicago
Mark's primary office is at 525 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60661-3693. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Mark D. Wood — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new securities attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a securities attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many securities matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mark
Mark discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in securities practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every securities matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mark's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many securities practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mark D. Wood
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a securities case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mark offer a free consultation?
Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some securities attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.
How long do securities cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple securities matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mark take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Mark is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mark will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Mark?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mark accepting new securities clients right now?
Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Securities attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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