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]

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August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Latham Hires Asset Management General Counsel in London

Before joining Patria, the lawyer was previously a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, and co-head of the firm's Latin America group.

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July 31, 2024 | International Edition

UK Residents Party to 8 Class Actions Each, Research Shows

People do not often know that they are involved in class actions, with the research showing the value of U.K. opt-out claims had increased by 48% in 2023.

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July 30, 2024 | International Edition

Daily Mail Publisher Taps Slaughter and May For Legal Head

The lawyer was part of the Slaughter and May team that advised DMG Media on its joint venture with News UK in 2023.

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July 30, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells to Defend £9.9 Billion Crypto Class Action

Lawyers for the claimants have accused six crypto exchanges of "colluding to delist BSV from their exchanges" in 2019.

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July 30, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Leads on Gaming Dispute Alleging Fraud and Physical Threats

In one court document, Quinn's legal team stated the claimants "expect to recover in excess of £10 million".

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July 29, 2024 | International Edition

Mishcon Reports 17% Revenue Rise as Profits Dip Post-Merger

Earlier this year, Mishcon bought a majority stake in the Brazilian group actions business Somos—which manages group action claims, and has offices in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte.

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July 25, 2024 | International Edition

Post Office Litigation Funder Subpoenaed in the US

Earlier this year, the arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the claimants in the dispute was sentenced to six months in prison and disqualified from working as an arbitrator for one year for disobeying orders from the court.

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