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]
December 04, 2024 | Law.com
Litigation Funder Behind Mastercard Case Says Settlement 'Struck Without Our Agreement'The litigation funder says it will be challenging the £200 million settlement which was reached on Tuesday, which it argues is "too low and premature".
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
December 04, 2024 | International Edition
Funder Behind Mastercard Case Says Settlement 'Struck Without Our Agreement'The litigation funder says it will be challenging the £200 million settlement which was reached on Tuesday, which it argues is "too low and premature".
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
December 03, 2024 | International Edition
Microsoft and Apple Targeted with UK Class ActionsMicrosoft and Apple are both facing class actions filed on behalf of U.K. businesses and organisations, with the Competition Appeal Tribunal giving the greenlight to one claim, and set to make a decision on another.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
December 02, 2024 | International Edition
'I Won’t Name the Firm, But...'—Barratt Redrow's Legal Head on External Counsel Red FlagsIn an interview with Law.com, Phebe Hemmings explains what she expects from external counsel, with a broader, higher quality service being a must.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
November 29, 2024 | International Edition
Doctors and Scientists Lead Climate Protests at Each Magic Circle FirmA group campaigning for law firms to cut ties to the fossil fuel industry has said around 50 doctors and scientists took action at the London offices of Clifford Chance, A&O Shearman, Freshfields, Linklaters and Slaughter and May on Friday.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 29, 2024 | International Edition
Pogust Goodhead Set to Axe Roles as Accounts Remain OverdueThe class actions firm said it has made the 'incredibly difficult decision' to cut a roles, with approximately 100 people possibly affected.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer
A&O Shearman's Former U.S. Co-Chair to Leave PartnershipKaren Seward was widely viewed as a potential successor to Wim Dejonghe once the merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling was completed.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
November 27, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Luminary, Former US Co-Chair, to Leave PartnershipKaren Seward was widely viewed as a potential successor to Wim Dejonghe once the merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling was completed.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
November 26, 2024 | International Edition
HSF Hires Trio for Luxembourg Launch, Builds Private Capital PracticeTwo of the new hires join from A&O Shearman, as firms target private capital growth.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 26, 2024 | International Edition
'Not a Good Look'—FCA Fines Barclays £40M But Accused of IncompetenceThe fine comes as the Financial Conduct Authority faces accusations of incompetence and 'dishonesty'.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
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