Jack joined Law.com International as a reporter in November 2021 after finishing his Journalism MA at City, University of London. [email protected]
January 16, 2024 | International Edition
UK Justice Secretary Vows Legislation to Protect Litigation FundingThe proposed legislation could bypass a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that litigation funding agreements were unenforceable in competition cases.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
January 12, 2024 | International Edition
Key Moments in Post Office Inquiry That Spotlight Lawyer ConductAttention is increasingly turning to the role of lawyers in the historic injustice—the tactics and tone they employed when acting for the Post Office.
By Jack Womack
7 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Fined £500,000 by SDTThe firm has also been ordered to pay 70% of the SRA's costs in bringing the case.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
CVC Capital Partners' General Counsel Leaves FirmLauren Livingston had been with the private equity giant, one of Europe's largest institutions, for 17 years.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
'It Will Be a Rollercoaster Year': Legal Tech Predictions 2024Deepfakes, cyber attacks, and training the next generation of lawyers—top legal tech professionals expect big things in 2024, including big challenges.
By Jack Womack
6 minute read
January 09, 2024 | International Edition
Post Office Scandal: Which Law Firms Advised?An ITV drama has led to renewed scrutiny of the scandal, and the role played by lawyers and firms.
By Jack Womack
9 minute read
January 09, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Finance Head Rejoins A&O in Middle EastMeanwhile, CMS has hired Clifford Chance's Middle Eastern head of disputes.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
January 04, 2024 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Halves London Promotions in Global RoundThe firm has promoted 10 fewer partners than the firm did in 2023.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
January 04, 2024 | International Edition
Unsealed Epstein Files Reveal Ghislaine Maxwell's UK Lawyer ExchangesMaxwell, a close associate of the disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was convicted of sex trafficking in December 2021 by a Manhattan federal jury.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 29, 2023 | International Edition
Eversheds Top Earner Pay Surpasses £3 Million, LLPs ShowThe US arm of the firm has also made eight promotions across its American offices.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read