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Jack Womack

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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July 07, 2023 | International Edition

Ince Group Owner to Acquire Troubled Outfit Plexus Law

Flexible law firm Plexus filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator in June.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

July 06, 2023 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Hires in to Launch Dubai IP Practice

The firm, which is in expansive mood, plans to grow to 25 lawyers in Dubai.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

July 06, 2023 | International Edition

HFW Posts Double-Digit Growth Alongside PEP, Profit Rises

The firm's leaders have attributed the strong set of financial results to a refreshed firm strategy.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

July 05, 2023 | International Edition

Generative AI: The Rising Tension Between Impressing Clients and Risk Exposure

Pressure to build in efficiencies and beat the competition are playing off against a growing need for caution.

By Jack Womack

5 minute read

July 05, 2023 | International Edition

SFO Names Former Met Policeman as Next Director

Many had expected a lawyer to take over from outgoing director Lisa Osofsky, whose tenure will come to an end in September.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

July 03, 2023 | International Edition

UK Top 50 Firm Snaps Up IP Outfit

The IP firm has offices in Germany, France and Belgium, as well as its London base.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

July 03, 2023 | International Edition

PEP Drops 13% at Osborne Clarke

The firm's international CEO said more consolidation in the industry was 'inevitable' given difficult market conditions.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

June 30, 2023 | International Edition

Ince Faces 'Enforcement Action' Over £15M HMRC Liability

Ince's purchaser, AxiomDWFM, will not inherit the failed law firm's liability, according to a person familiar with the administration process.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

June 29, 2023 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Loses Fourth Dublin Partner in Eight Months

The partner becomes the second Pinsents partner to move to Bird & Bird in recent months.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

June 28, 2023 | International Edition

Law Firms Suspect ChatGPT Being Used to Write Training Contract Applications

There is growing evidence that generative AI is being used to write applications—sparking a debate across the UK legal sector about the pros and cons.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read