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]
January 30, 2024 | International Edition
Gateley Defeated in Actor Laurence Fox's Defamation SuitThe actor turned activist had been accused of racism.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
January 23, 2024 | International Edition
Second Executive Committee Member Exits Allen & OveryThe departure of the firm's derivatives and structured finance team head in London comes in the same period that CVC hired its Netherlands head—a fellow executive committee member.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
January 19, 2024 | International Edition
Osborne Clarke Drops Signature from Law Firm Climate CharterThe firm is still a 'dialogue partner' of the charter that was signed by several large UK law firms last year.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
January 16, 2024 | International Edition
EY Law Plots Sweeping Cuts, 24 UK Roles at RiskThe news conflicts with the Big Four firm's stated ambition of more than trebling in size in the UK and Ireland by 2025, and points to the difficulty the auditing giants have had in gaining a foothold in legal.
By Jack Womack | Paul Hodkinson
3 minute read
January 16, 2024 | International Edition
UK Justice Secretary Vows Legislation to Protect Litigation FundingThe proposed legislation could bypass a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that litigation funding agreements were unenforceable in competition cases.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
January 12, 2024 | International Edition
Key Moments in Post Office Inquiry That Spotlight Lawyer ConductAttention is increasingly turning to the role of lawyers in the historic injustice—the tactics and tone they employed when acting for the Post Office.
By Jack Womack
7 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Fined £500,000 by SDTThe firm has also been ordered to pay 70% of the SRA's costs in bringing the case.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
CVC Capital Partners' General Counsel Leaves FirmLauren Livingston had been with the private equity giant, one of Europe's largest institutions, for 17 years.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
'It Will Be a Rollercoaster Year': Legal Tech Predictions 2024Deepfakes, cyber attacks, and training the next generation of lawyers—top legal tech professionals expect big things in 2024, including big challenges.
By Jack Womack
6 minute read
January 09, 2024 | International Edition
Post Office Scandal: Which Law Firms Advised?An ITV drama has led to renewed scrutiny of the scandal, and the role played by lawyers and firms.
By Jack Womack
9 minute read
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