Jack joined Law.com International as a reporter in November 2021 after finishing his Journalism MA at City, University of London. [email protected]
September 04, 2023 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Finance Partner Flies to Bird & Bird in WarsawBird & Bird has also hired a Dentons partner in Madrid.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 31, 2023 | International Edition
CMS Gets Ex-Employee's Race Claim Thrown Out, Awaits Decision on Victimisation AllegationThe ex-employee making the claims has faced assertions that she herself had made derogatory comments about ex-colleagues.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 30, 2023 | International Edition
Is London on the Cusp of a White Collar Boom?With a SFO soon to welcome a new director and a UK recession looking more likely, some partners are expecting an uptick in investigations, while others offer more sober takes.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
August 29, 2023 | International Edition
Weil Gotshal Implements Four-Day Office Mandate in LondonA number of other US firms have introduced a mandatory four-day in-office week in recent months, including Ropes & Gray and Vinson & Elkins.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 25, 2023 | International Edition
DWF Profits Slide Ahead of Private Equity TakeoverThough the UK listed law firm's revenue edged up, the firm's leaders said they did not expect to undertake 'any material M&A in the short term' due to economic pressures.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 24, 2023 | International Edition
Law Firms Expect GenAI to Reduce Reliance on Billable HourThe majority of large UK law firms expect GenAI to impact their approach to the billable hour, according to a Law.com International survey.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 23, 2023 | International Edition
SRA Bans Former Ashurst Employee for Withholding Previous ConvictionsThe person worked for Ashurst between 2019 and 2021 and was the firm's learning and development manager based in its London office.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 22, 2023 | International Edition
Suspended Axiom Ince Partner Appeals 'Draconian' SRA Suspension in High CourtThe partner's lawyer said his client was 'very shocked and distressed' by the SRA's intervention.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 22, 2023 | International Edition
Abramovich Associate Fails in Legal Bid to Overturn SanctionsEugene Shvidler was placed on the U.K. sanctions list in 2022, with the government citing his close links to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 21, 2023 | International Edition
Irwin Mitchell CEO Dies After Unexpected IllnessAndrew Tucker had been the firm's CEO since 2014.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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