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Jack Womack

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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May 08, 2024 | International Edition

'We're Watching A&O Shearman With Interest': CMS's New Senior Partner on US Merger Ambition

Charles Currier, who took the top job late last year, believes the firm has 'good sense' of the US market now.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

May 03, 2024 | International Edition

Mishcon de Reya Files £250M Group Action Against Uber

The claimants are suing Uber for losses incurred allegedly as a result of unlawful activities by the company in the London taxi market.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

May 02, 2024 | International Edition

EY Law Braced For Trio of Departures

In December 2023, EY closed Riverview Law, and also announced that same month that LC Lawyers, the Hong Kong affiliated law firm of EY, would be closing its doors.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

May 01, 2024 | International Edition

Promotions Season Continues Apace as 4 UK Firms Bolster Ranks

Many of the new promotions are made up of salaried, as opposed to equity, partners.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

May 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman Goes Live, With New Firm Naming Board and Practice Leaders

The combined firm said the broad strokes on leadership, practice structure and compensation have been ironed out.

By Patrick Smith | Jack Womack

8 minute read

April 30, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Names UK and US Managing Partners

The two firms are set to launch their tie-up officially on May 1.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 30, 2024 | International Edition

A&O, Shearman Form $3.5B Firm—Here's How They Got Here

As the merger takes effect, Law.com International traces the journey of the two firms that are now forming one of the world's largest legal institutions.

By Jack Womack

8 minute read

April 29, 2024 | International Edition

BHP Group General Counsel Steps Down

A former Herbert Smith Freehills partner is taking on the high profile position at the mining company.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 26, 2024 | International Edition

HFW Hits Eversheds Paris for 2-Partner-Led Arbitration Team

HFW's latest hire means that the firm has now added 30 partners across its international network since the beginning of the financial year April 2023.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 25, 2024 | International Edition

US Leads the Way in DLA Piper Partner Promotions

It becomes the latest major firm to announce a reduced round of promotions for 2024 in comparison to the cohorts seen in 2023.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read