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]
May 23, 2024 | International Edition
School Fee Jitters, But Time for Change: Law Firm Partners React as Sunak Calls Surprise July ElectionClients have concerns about Labour's policies on private school fees and changes to the 'non-dom' tax regime, according to one partner.
By Jack Womack | Habiba Cullen-Jafar
5 minute read
May 20, 2024 | International Edition
13-Strong Clyde & Co Madrid Team Exits for KennedysThe 3-partner-led team departure is the latest in a series of insurance exits from Clyde & Co over recent months.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 15, 2024 | International Edition
Dechert Used FBI 'for Improper Purposes', Alleged Hacking Victim ClaimsIn February, Azima accepted Dechert's offer to settle the portion of their dispute playing out in London without any admission of the firm's liability, which involved £3 million in damages and likely many million more in costs.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 13, 2024 | International Edition
Osborne Clarke Partner Referred to Tribunal Over Zahawi LettersThe partner in question has not been identified, but Osborne Clarke said that it intends to 'fully support and stand behind' them.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
May 10, 2024 | International Edition
Government Should Reconsider Law Firm Obligations on Russia Sanctions, Says Law SocietyLaw firms have been grappling with the regime of sanctions introduced in the U.K. following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 10, 2024 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Hikes London NQ Pay to £180KThe raise follows Freshfields' increase earlier this month, with some suggesting it signals a revival of the pay war.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 08, 2024 | International Edition
'We're Watching A&O Shearman With Interest': CMS's New Senior Partner on US Merger AmbitionCharles Currier, who took the top job late last year, believes the firm has 'good sense' of the US market now.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
May 03, 2024 | International Edition
Mishcon de Reya Files £250M Group Action Against UberThe claimants are suing Uber for losses incurred allegedly as a result of unlawful activities by the company in the London taxi market.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 02, 2024 | International Edition
EY Law Braced For Trio of DeparturesIn December 2023, EY closed Riverview Law, and also announced that same month that LC Lawyers, the Hong Kong affiliated law firm of EY, would be closing its doors.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
May 01, 2024 | International Edition
Promotions Season Continues Apace as 4 UK Firms Bolster RanksMany of the new promotions are made up of salaried, as opposed to equity, partners.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
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