Personal Experience
In 1987 he established his own legal firm, Woods & Associates (later WOODSADVOCATES), specialising primarily in Civil and Commercial Law, focusing on Marine Disputes, particularly involving cargo claims, Business Partnerships, and Property Law. He is today the senior and managing partner of the firm and heads the Department of Civil and Commercial Law.
Throughout the years Dr Woods has held numerous prestigious positions including that of Chairman of the Malta Maritime Authority (1997-2000) where he headed the drafting of amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act and Member of the Board of Governors of the Malta Arbitration Centre (1998-2004). He currently serves as the Chairman of the Malta Communications Authority, a position he’s held since 2013.