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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 05, 2022 | International Edition

Mishcon Fined Over £200K For Anti-Money Laundering Failures

The firm acted on a matter that the SRA says involved a "higher risk of money laundering or terrorist financing".

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 05, 2022 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Favours Europe Over US In Latest Partner Promotions

The firm has promoted slightly more European based partners compared to the U.S.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 04, 2022 | International Edition

A&O Takes Sidley Austin's Global Antitrust Co-Head

The hire kicks off European moves in the New Year.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 31, 2021 | International Edition

UK Top 50 Firm Joins Baker Tilly's $4B Global Network

It is the latest example of law firms bolting on to global networks to leverage deep pools of knowledge and resources.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

December 23, 2021 | International Edition

The Biggest UK Moves of 2021

The competition between firms for talent was so intense that the stream of lateral hires and in-house moves never seemed to let up.

By Jack Womack

8 minute read

December 23, 2021 | International Edition

Allen & Overy's Prudent Pandemic Planning Leaves It With Mountain of Cash

The firm introduced a raft of cost-cutting measures last year to deal with COVID-19 disruption.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 21, 2021 | International Edition

Rising Private Equity Star Secures Major KKR Deal For Gibson Dunn

The arrival of five partners in three months has significantly bolstered Gibson Dunn's private equity offering in London.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

December 20, 2021 | International Edition

UK Supreme Court Reaches Judgment On $2bn Venezuelan Gold Case

The verdict is a boost to Venezuela's opposition leader, and a blow to President Maduro's bid to access the resource.

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4 minute read

December 16, 2021 | International Edition

Poll Finds Strong Appetite For Class Actions Amongst UK Public

Recent high profile class action cases include the Supreme Court judgment in favour of Google in November.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

December 15, 2021 | International Edition

UK-Based Law Firms Outperform US Rivals On ESG, Says Study

'The political ESG agenda in Europe is more advanced than in the US, and the same is true for the UK vs US law firms', according to the study of 500 firms.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read