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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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May 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman Goes Live, With New Firm Naming Board and Practice Leaders

The combined firm said the broad strokes on leadership, practice structure and compensation have been ironed out.

By Patrick Smith | Jack Womack

8 minute read

April 30, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Names UK and US Managing Partners

The two firms are set to launch their tie-up officially on May 1.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 30, 2024 | International Edition

A&O, Shearman Form $3.5B Firm—Here's How They Got Here

As the merger takes effect, Law.com International traces the journey of the two firms that are now forming one of the world's largest legal institutions.

By Jack Womack

8 minute read

April 29, 2024 | International Edition

BHP Group General Counsel Steps Down

A former Herbert Smith Freehills partner is taking on the high profile position at the mining company.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 26, 2024 | International Edition

HFW Hits Eversheds Paris for 2-Partner-Led Arbitration Team

HFW's latest hire means that the firm has now added 30 partners across its international network since the beginning of the financial year April 2023.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 25, 2024 | International Edition

US Leads the Way in DLA Piper Partner Promotions

It becomes the latest major firm to announce a reduced round of promotions for 2024 in comparison to the cohorts seen in 2023.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

April 24, 2024 | International Edition

Maples Group Relocates to Neuroinclusive London Office

The proportion of the population who are neurodiverse is put, in some studies, at between 15 and 20%.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 19, 2024 | International Edition

Former Ince Senior Partner and Celebrated Shipping Lawyer Julian Clark Dies

Clark also had spells at firms such as Hill Dickinson and HFW.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 18, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Names Middle East Managing Partner

The combination of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling goes live on 1 May, with the former Middle East head acting as senior partner.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

April 18, 2024 | International Edition

Slaughter and May, Skadden Among Firms Advising on £7.9B Packaging Company Sale

Slaughter and May has advised DS Smith on a number of occasions over recent years.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read