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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November 26, 2024 | International Edition

‘Are You Not Profiting From Postmasters’ Misery?’—Politicians Grill HSF, Dentons on Post Office Conduct

The role of law firms in the Post Office Horizon scandal continues to be scrutinised.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

November 21, 2024 | International Edition

UK Competition Watchdog Greenlights Google’s $2B Anthropic Investment, Lawyers Weigh in

The Competitions and Markets Authority will not launch an investigation into Google’s $2 billion investment into AI startup Anthropic—signalling a relaxed approach to AI partnerships.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

November 19, 2024 | International Edition

Housebuilder Barratt to Shrink Legal Panel Further

It comes on a trend of in-house leaders seeking fewer outside advisers that can do more.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | International Edition

Rolex Appoints First Ever General Counsel

The lawyer starts at the iconic brand in January after 27 years at his Swiss firm.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 15, 2024 | International Edition

SRA Could Change Rules on How Law Firms Handle Client Money

The regulator is launching a public consultation on potential changes to how and when law firms handle client money.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 15, 2024 | International Edition

Ex-Freshfields Partner Suspended for 2 Years, Fined £66K After Inappropriate Behaviour Allegation

The partner stood accused of engaging in "inappropriate and unwanted" behaviour.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Climate Groups Demonstrate Outside A&O Shearman and Akin Offices

The protesters said Akin and A&O Shearman both received the worst possible rating in a report on which law firms take on fossil fuel related work.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 14, 2024 | International Edition

Climate Groups Demonstrate Outside A&O Shearman and Akin London Offices

The protesters said Akin and A&O Shearman both received the worst possible rating in a report on which law firms take on fossil fuel related work.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 14, 2024 | Law.com

Climate Groups Demonstrate Outside A&O Shearman and Akin London Offices

The protesters said Akin and A&O Shearman both received the worst possible rating in a report on which law firms take on fossil fuel related work.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 13, 2024 | International Edition

Cleary, BCLP Set Out Latest Partner Promotion Rounds

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton have both announced which lawyers they have promoted to partner—with the latter firm nearly doubling its round from last year.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

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