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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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February 08, 2023 | International Edition

Ousted Rosenblatt CEO Used Racial Slur

A former partner accused the listed firm and other senior members of racial discrimination.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 08, 2023 | International Edition

Royal Mail and BT Win £17.5M Damages in Trucks Cartel Latest

DAF Trucks is one of several companies facing a £2 billion collective action in relation to the pan-European price-fixing cartel.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 06, 2023 | International Edition

Fresh Rankings Show Top UK Corporate Lawyers of 2022

A recently-departed Linklaters partner topped the value ranking, while the partner with the greatest volume of deals in 2022 advised on less than half the greatest volume for 2021.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 03, 2023 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Belgium Head Steps Down Amid Office Racism Claims

It is the second time in recent years that a Baker McKenzie regional managing partner has vacated their role amid controversial circumstances.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Freshfields US Revenue Growth Outstrips All Other Regions, Accounts Show

The numbers show the importance of the US to the firm's strategy as it seeks to compete in the world's largest legal market.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 31, 2023 | International Edition

UK Listed Firms Under Pressure: Ince Delays Results For Fourth Time; RBG Ousts CEO

Listed law firms are struggling as they deal with public scrutiny amid deteriorating market conditions.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

January 31, 2023 | International Edition

Latham Leads as Lenders Complete Vue Cinemas Takeover

Vue's creditors have taken ownership of the entire share capital of the group as part of the transaction.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 30, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Hits Weil For Another London Partner Hire

It is the firm's third UK finance partner hire from Weil Gotshal since early December.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 27, 2023 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing in Alliance Talks with Spain's ECIJA

With an eye on international expansion, both firms expect the talks to conclude at the end of February.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 26, 2023 | International Edition

Give SRA Fining Powers Up To £250 Million Over SLAPPs, Says House of Lords Committee

The regulator's fining powers increased to £25,000 in July 2022 but some say it is 'not properly equipped with the powers necessary to deter law firms against abusive practices'.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read