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]
March 12, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Partner Exits For Kirkland After 13 MonthsMarwa Elborai's departure comes on the brink of A&O's merger with her former firm.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
March 11, 2024 | International Edition
UK Tribunal 'Dismisses' AML Case Against DentonsThe firm had been accused of failing to take adequate measures to establish a client's source of wealth while acting for them between 2013 and 2017.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
March 06, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper Hires Ex-UK Home Secretary David BlunkettThe appointment follows DLA's addition of former Conservative MP and secretary of state for justice, David Lidington, to its board as a non-executive director in December.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
March 04, 2024 | International Edition
UK Expected to Relax Litigation Funding Rules, Reversing Supreme Court RulingIn addition to new legislation, the government said it was also considering options for a wider review of the sector and how third-party litigation funding is carried out.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
March 01, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Announces Global LeadershipThe merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling is set to go live in May.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
February 29, 2024 | International Edition
'Inactive' Junior Lawyers in Redundancy Firing Line, Market Specialists SayFirms regularly monitor how busy their teams are, but some believe 'inactive' junior lawyers are in jeopardy if transactional work remains 'sluggish'.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
February 29, 2024 | International Edition
Wilson Sonsini Triples London Space with Baseball-Themed OfficeThe firm's new office features photographs of famous baseball venues and players, as a result of Wilson Sonsini's partnership with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 28, 2024 | International Edition
HSF Advised Post Office to Send 'Without Prejudice' Compensation Letters to Postmasters, Committee HearsThe controversial letters allegedly told postmasters that they could not share the details of their settlement offers to others.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
February 23, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper Elects Managing Partner—Incumbent to Step Down After 10 YearsThe elected managing partner for the firm's non-US business won't take up the role until January 2025.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 23, 2024 | International Edition
UK Government Throws Weight Behind Extensive Anti-SLAPPs LegislationThe government said the decision was 'in response to a rising tide of this pernicious form of litigation', including high-profile cases involving Russian oligarchs and allies of Vladimir Putin.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
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