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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June 27, 2023 | International Edition

How Law Firms are Cosying Up to the UK's Labour Party

With the party ahead in U.K. opinion polls, law firms predict a Labour government and want insight into what that might mean for their clients—but Labour also stands to gain from forging law firm ties.

By Jack Womack

5 minute read

June 26, 2023 | International Edition

Bias Behind Overrepresentation of Minorities in SRA Complaints, Review Finds

A review by the regulator pointed to possible conscious and unconscious perceptions among those making complaints.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

June 26, 2023 | International Edition

DLA Piper and Webber Wentzel Lead Nominations for 2023 Africa Legal Awards

Aluko & Oyebode, Bowmans and National Bank of Egypt are also nominated across various categories for the event which will take place on 1 September in Johannesburg.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

June 23, 2023 | International Edition

The EU Court Decision That Could Change Data Breach Class Actions

Hausfeld's Tim Brown argues for the need for data protection laws that provide cost effective remedies.

By Tim Brown, Hausfeld.

6 minute read

June 22, 2023 | International Edition

Private Equity Giant Permira Names Ex-Clifford Chance Lawyer as General Counsel

The change is likely to be of interest for legal advisers given the client is one of Europe's largest buyout firms with total committed capital of over €77 billion.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

June 16, 2023 | International Edition

How to Win at the British Legal Awards—Judges Tips

What does it take to scoop one of the legal industry's most coveted prizes? Our host of high profile judges offer their advice.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

June 15, 2023 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis to Launch Saudi Office

It becomes the latest major firm to leverage lucrative opportunities in the Middle East.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

June 15, 2023 | International Edition

'It Wasn't an Easy Childhood. But These Experiences Have Shaped Me'

To mark Social Mobility Awareness Day 2023, Pinsent Masons paralegal Renell Harding shares his story of how he ended up pursuing a career in law—despite having no fixed address for many years earlier in life.

By Renell Harding, Pinsent Masons

4 minute read