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]
May 31, 2024 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing UK Managing Partner Re-Elected For Third TermShane Gleghorn's third term starts in October 2024 and continues into 2027.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 31, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Succumbs to NQ Race by Raising Pay to £150KThe firm matches rivals Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Linklaters.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 30, 2024 | International Edition
UK Top 50 Firms See Cash Balances PlummetEvelyn Partners said that firms are grappling with 'increasing people costs, high energy prices and the need to invest in information technology, especially cyber security'.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 29, 2024 | International Edition
Litigation Funders 'Disappointed' as Key Bill Dropped Ahead of ElectionThe bill was not chosen by the UK government to progress through the so-called 'wash-up' period of last-minute lawmaking in the final days of a parliamentary session, meaning it will now be up to the next government to decide whether to revive the legislation.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
May 23, 2024 | International Edition
School Fee Jitters, But Time for Change: Law Firm Partners React as Sunak Calls Surprise July ElectionClients have concerns about Labour's policies on private school fees and changes to the 'non-dom' tax regime, according to one partner.
By Jack Womack | Habiba Cullen-Jafar
5 minute read
May 20, 2024 | International Edition
13-Strong Clyde & Co Madrid Team Exits for KennedysThe 3-partner-led team departure is the latest in a series of insurance exits from Clyde & Co over recent months.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 15, 2024 | International Edition
Dechert Used FBI 'for Improper Purposes', Alleged Hacking Victim ClaimsIn February, Azima accepted Dechert's offer to settle the portion of their dispute playing out in London without any admission of the firm's liability, which involved £3 million in damages and likely many million more in costs.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 13, 2024 | International Edition
Osborne Clarke Partner Referred to Tribunal Over Zahawi LettersThe partner in question has not been identified, but Osborne Clarke said that it intends to 'fully support and stand behind' them.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
May 10, 2024 | International Edition
Government Should Reconsider Law Firm Obligations on Russia Sanctions, Says Law SocietyLaw firms have been grappling with the regime of sanctions introduced in the U.K. following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 10, 2024 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Hikes London NQ Pay to £180KThe raise follows Freshfields' increase earlier this month, with some suggesting it signals a revival of the pay war.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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