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]
March 18, 2024 | International Edition
Shearman Europe Head to Exit Firm Ahead of MergerBefore becoming the firm's EMEA head in 2020, Ward McKimm was Shearman's co-global head of leveraged finance for nearly two years.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
March 18, 2024 | International Edition
Rugby Brain Injury Lawsuit Spotlights Role of Litigation FundingThe importance of litigation funding in UK class actions has been in the spotlight over recent months—particularly since the renewed attention on the Post Office Horizon scandal.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
March 14, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman's New Leaders Show Combined Firm is 'Neither UK Nor US Centric'Current and former partners give their views on the surprising election results that mean neither of the combined firm's two leaders will be based in either of its two biggest regions.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
March 13, 2024 | International Edition
Stewarts Nearly Doubles London FootprintA number of top firms have moved—or announced plans to move—their offices in London over recent weeks.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
March 12, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Partner Exits For Kirkland After 13 MonthsMarwa Elborai's departure comes on the brink of A&O's merger with her former firm.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
March 11, 2024 | International Edition
UK Tribunal 'Dismisses' AML Case Against DentonsThe firm had been accused of failing to take adequate measures to establish a client's source of wealth while acting for them between 2013 and 2017.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
March 06, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper Hires Ex-UK Home Secretary David BlunkettThe appointment follows DLA's addition of former Conservative MP and secretary of state for justice, David Lidington, to its board as a non-executive director in December.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
March 04, 2024 | International Edition
UK Expected to Relax Litigation Funding Rules, Reversing Supreme Court RulingIn addition to new legislation, the government said it was also considering options for a wider review of the sector and how third-party litigation funding is carried out.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
March 01, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Announces Global LeadershipThe merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling is set to go live in May.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
February 29, 2024 | International Edition
'Inactive' Junior Lawyers in Redundancy Firing Line, Market Specialists SayFirms regularly monitor how busy their teams are, but some believe 'inactive' junior lawyers are in jeopardy if transactional work remains 'sluggish'.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
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