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]
February 28, 2023 | International Edition
Why 'Designated Counsel' is the Most Problematic Issue in Corporate LawThe practice of private equity firms choosing lenders' legal counsel has attracted the attention of UK and European financial watchdogs and added fuel to an already heated argument.
By Jack Womack
11 minute read
February 27, 2023 | International Edition
Ince's Results Delayed For Sixth Time After Auditor Raises 'Further Queries'The repeated postponements has prompted some to ask whether the firm, which suspended its shares in January, might face the possibility of delisting.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 24, 2023 | International Edition
Ex-Gowling Lawyer to Face Tribunal Following Inappropriate Conduct AllegationsThe lawyer, currently a partner at Gunnercooke, is accused of abusing his position and of sexually-motivated conduct towards three people.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 23, 2023 | International Edition
Freshfields, Cleary Among Firms Owed $4M Following Collapse of Russian Bank VTBSeveral prominent law firms are owed large sums of money following the administration of the U.K. arm of the Russian state-owned bank.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
February 23, 2023 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing Doubles Cambridge Space With Office MoveThe firm has been based in the city since 2002.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 20, 2023 | International Edition
Addleshaw Goddard Elects Next Senior PartnerThe partner has been at the firm since 2007.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 17, 2023 | International Edition
Paul Hastings Secures $935M Arbitration Win For Pharmaceutical ClientThe dispute centered on royalties from the drug Gilenya, which is used to treat multiple sclerosis.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 13, 2023 | International Edition
Travers Smith Partner Duo Exit For Simpson ThacherThe UK firm has seen a number of partner departures in recent months.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 13, 2023 | International Edition
Ince on the Brink: Could the UK Soon See its First Law Firm Delisting?The embattled UK-listed law firm suspended share trading on January 3 and one big question now looms: is there a scenario in which the firm could be booted off AIM?
By Jack Womack
6 minute read
February 09, 2023 | International Edition
Financial Regulators Turn Attention to Designated Counsel in Leveraged Finance DealsBorrowers have long appointed the law firms used by banks in leveraged finance deals, but some question the potential ethical implications of the practice.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
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