Jack Womack
Jack joined Law.com International as a reporter in November 2021 after finishing his Journalism MA at City, University of London. [email protected]
December 20, 2024 | International Edition
Ex-Ashurst Spanish Partner Referred to SDT Over ‘Inappropriate’ Behaviour AllegationsMeanwhile, a former Osborne Clarke employee has been prohibited by the SRA from working for any regulated bodies.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 20, 2024 | International Edition
Broadcom Hires From Nuclear Giant to Appoint French Legal HeadStephanie Smatt was recently head of dispute resolution and vigilance at Orano.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 19, 2024 | International Edition
BT Emerges Victorious in First Full CAT Opt-Out TrialTelecoms giant BT has successfully seen off a £1.3 billion U.K. class action against the company—the first full opt-out trial to take place before the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
December 19, 2024 | International Edition
Kennedys and Irwin Mitchell Replace Longstanding LeadersKennedys has elected its financial lines head John Bruce to be the firm’s first new senior partner since 1997.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 17, 2024 | International Edition
GCs Say They are Getting 'Edged Out' of UK BoardroomsMany in-house lawyers believe the role of general counsel is being diminished in U.K. companies, with lawyers having to fight harder than ever to get their voice heard.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
December 13, 2024 | International Edition
De Brauw to Advise on €2.8 Billion Lawsuit Involving Russian BanksA Croatian businessman has enlisted De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to launch a €2.8 billion legal claim against Croatian government figures, and two state-owned Russian banks.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 12, 2024 | Law.com
HSF Leadership Removes Partner Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ TweetsHerbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.
By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer
HSF Partner Removed Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ TweetsHerbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.
By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 12, 2024 | International Edition
HSF Leadership Votes to Remove Partner Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ TweetsHerbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.
By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Is London’s Litigation Market in Trouble?Against the backdrop of PACCAR, the Mastercard settlement this month rattled a litigation market that is facing what some have indicated are near-existential threats.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
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