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]
September 02, 2024 | International Edition
Latham Taps Baker McKenzie For London Corporate HireHoward's hire follows a number of high-profile departures from Latham's London office in recent months.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 30, 2024 | International Edition
Mid-Tier Firms Falling Behind Top-Tier on AI, Report FindsThere is also a gap, according to the research, between the top 20 and second 20 largest firms in the U.K. on having an internal team dedicated to AI transformation.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 29, 2024 | International Edition
HSF Expands Hong Kong Private Capital Team with Teneo HireAnthony Vasey began his legal career with Slaughter and May in London and Hong Kong before joining White & Case in 2010.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 29, 2024 | International Edition
'Jaded': A Powerful Dismantling of the Legal Industry's Sexual Misconduct FailingsBook review: former London lawyer Ela Lee's novel has the feel of an exposé, laying bare the power dynamics that gave rise to the industry's most devastating scandals.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
August 28, 2024 | International Edition
Leigh Day Defeats Eversheds to Win Equal Pay Award For Next EmployeesLeigh Day said that the amount payable by Next as a result of the win is estimated to be in excess of £30 million.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 27, 2024 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Trials New Measures to Combat Long HoursThe tragic death of an equity partner at the firm in September 2023 prompted discussions within the industry around mental health and intense workloads at major law firms.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 22, 2024 | International Edition
'Firms Fear the PR Hit, Not the Sanction': Big Law on Edge After Simpson Thacher AML ProsecutionThe London office of another prestigious New York-headquartered law firm has expressed concern over the news this week that Simpson Thacher will face a U.K. tribunal for alleged AML shortcomings.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
August 21, 2024 | International Edition
Google Taps King & Spalding to Sue Kremlin-Owned BroadcasterThe claims are part of a legal battle between Google and Russian state-affiliated media entities which stretches back to 2020.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
August 20, 2024 | International Edition
Businessman Accused of Misappropriating £150M Enlists Hogan LovellsThurrock Council has alleged that the businessman used the funds to buy "a private jet, a yacht and country estate in Hampshire".
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 20, 2024 | International Edition
Ex-Bird & Bird Partner Admits 'Sexually Motivated' Conduct, Abuse of PositionThough consensual, the Brussels-based lawyer acknowledged that his advances were not appropriate "given the power imbalance" between himself and his junior colleague.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
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