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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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January 20, 2022 | International Edition

Mishcon de Reya Fined for Client Account 'Misconduct'

It is the latest regulatory action against the firm, ahead of a proposed high profile IPO.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 19, 2022 | International Edition

War For Talent, Cost Reductions Top Partners' Concerns, Research Finds

The report by litigation funder Harbour shows how pressing the concerns are for top lawyers.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 17, 2022 | International Edition

Goodwin Procter Hires German Private Equity Duo From US Rival

The two hires follow a flurry of additions across Goodwin's European ranks in 2021.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 14, 2022 | International Edition

EY Law Aims to Treble in Size in UK and Ireland, Adding Up To 800 Lawyers Over 3 Years

The accountancy giant is planning a rapid hiring spree and has not ruled out acquisitions, its leader has said.

By Becky Pritchard and Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 13, 2022 | International Edition

UK Firms, Government Defeated as PPE 'VIP Lane' Ruled Unlawful

London's High Court said the government gave an "unfair advantage" to certain companies when allocating contracts for protective COVID gear in the early stages of the pandemic.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 11, 2022 | International Edition

Legal Tech Predictions For 2022

A range of experts from across the UK legal industry offer their thoughts on what legal technology might look like in 2022.

By Jack Womack

7 minute read

January 11, 2022 | International Edition

Gateley Acquires IP Firm For £2.5M

The listed U.K. firm continues a run of acquisitions that has seen it enter new markets, including reputation management and quantity surveying.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 10, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper London Partner Duo Quit for Willkie Farr

It is the second European DLA Piper team departure this week.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 10, 2022 | International Edition

11 More Lawyers Leave Mishcon For Greenberg As IPO Looms

A total of 18 lawyers have moved to Greenberg's London office since the UK firm announced plans to float on the stock exchange.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 07, 2022 | International Edition

Kirkland, White & Case Hired (and Lost) the Most London Partners In 2021, Report Shows

Research by legal recruitment and consultancy firm Edwards Gibson attributes high partner churn in 2021 to the continuing impact of the pandemic, as well as reduced costs.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read