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]
September 24, 2024 | International Edition
Yingke to Follow London Launch with 100 International Offices by 2026The world's largest law firm by headcount said it intends to have 15 European offices by 2026, and is in the process of adding a Munich office.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 16, 2024 | International Edition
The 2024 Global 200: The Year Law Firms Had to Get Smart (And Ruthless)Despite a 10-year low for worldwide M&A activity profit per equity partner at the top firms grew by 12.4%, as they pruned their equity ranks and closed offices.
By Jack Womack
8 minute read
September 16, 2024 | International Edition
Winston & Strawn Expands London FootprintThe law firm has been based in Bishopsgate since last year.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 11, 2024 | International Edition
Travers Longstanding Tax Partner Exits For Latham in LondonThe departee had been a partner at Travers Smith for over 18 years and was previously the firm's head of tax.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 05, 2024 | International Edition
Dechert Set For Costs Battle With SFO, After Regulator's ENRC Appeal FailsOne person with knowledge of the case said the SFO will likely seek a substantial contribution from Dechert for any ENRC losses that the judge finds proved.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Ups US Play with Simpson Thacher Partner HireThe hire follows the firm's addition of a six-person team from Shearman & Sterling at the start of the year.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper and Proskauer Rose Add Partners, September Hiring Blitz ContinuesIt has been a busy start to September in the London lateral hires market, with firms such as A&O Shearman, Eversheds Sutherland, and Latham & Watkins all adding partners in the first days of the month.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
All Change For Latham's London Office as New Leadership AppointedUnder Kensell's leadership, Latham's London office has seen a 40% partner headcount increase.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 03, 2024 | International Edition
Addleshaws Wins £10 Million Horizon Compensation Contract Despite Postmaster CriticismThe contract, which runs until November 2027, comes as one former sub-postmaster says the firm is "the cause of delays".
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
September 02, 2024 | International Edition
Sidley Duo Decamp to A&O Shearman in LondonGibson, Dunn & Crutcher has also added two private equity lawyers from White & Case.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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