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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December 13, 2024 | International Edition

De Brauw to Advise on €2.8 Billion Lawsuit Involving Russian Banks

A Croatian businessman has enlisted De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to launch a €2.8 billion legal claim against Croatian government figures, and two state-owned Russian banks.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 12, 2024 | Law.com

HSF Leadership Removes Partner Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ Tweets

Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.

By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

HSF Partner Removed Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ Tweets

Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.

By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 12, 2024 | International Edition

HSF Leadership Votes to Remove Partner Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ Tweets

Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.

By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Is London’s Litigation Market in Trouble?

Against the backdrop of PACCAR, the Mastercard settlement this month rattled a litigation market that is facing what some have indicated are near-existential threats.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

December 11, 2024 | International Edition

Bird & Bird to Represent Franchise Owners in Dispute with Vodafone

Bird & Bird is advising on a U.K. claim issued by 61 current and former Vodafone franchisees, who are suing the telecoms giant for £120 million.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 11, 2024 | International Edition

‘We’re In Need of a Fix’—Is London’s Litigation Market in Trouble?

Against the backdrop of PACCAR, the Mastercard settlement this month rattled a litigation market that is facing what some have indicated are near-existential threats.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

December 06, 2024 | International Edition

The Mastercard War of Words—How Did We Get Here?

This week's war of words between the lawyers and funders behind the class action lawsuit against Mastercard illustrates the inherent tensions over who has control of the legal strategy.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

December 05, 2024 | International Edition

Big Law Firms Help Vodafone-Three Merger Clear Major Competition Hurdle

Experts have said that the Competition Markets Authority is viewing mega-mergers with less skepticism than previously.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read