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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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January 09, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Finance Head Rejoins A&O in Middle East

Meanwhile, CMS has hired Clifford Chance's Middle Eastern head of disputes.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 04, 2024 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Halves London Promotions in Global Round

The firm has promoted 10 fewer partners than the firm did in 2023.

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5 minute read

January 04, 2024 | International Edition

Unsealed Epstein Files Reveal Ghislaine Maxwell's UK Lawyer Exchanges

Maxwell, a close associate of the disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was convicted of sex trafficking in December 2021 by a Manhattan federal jury.

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2 minute read

December 29, 2023 | International Edition

Eversheds Top Earner Pay Surpasses £3 Million, LLPs Show

The US arm of the firm has also made eight promotions across its American offices.

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2 minute read

December 22, 2023 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Collaborates with Microsoft to Debut AI Contract Tool

Over 1,000 of the firm's lawyers are already using the tool internally, and five clients have already agreed terms for a January launch, the firm said.

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2 minute read

December 21, 2023 | International Edition

Dechert, Neil Gerrard '100% Responsible' for Unnecessary ENRC Work, Judge Finds

London's High Court ruled that 'ENRC is entitled to significantly more by way of damages than Dechert and the SFO have contended'.

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2 minute read

December 20, 2023 | International Edition

Revolving Door: Ex-Cabinet Minister Joins DLA Piper as Lawyers Take Up Government Roles

The moves reveal a clear pathway between private practice and government.

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2 minute read

December 20, 2023 | International Edition

A&O and Shearman Offer Partners Financial Incentive to Stay with Combined Firm

The merger of the two firms is due to formally take effect in May 2024, with 99% of partners at both firms approving the plans in October.

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2 minute read

December 19, 2023 | International Edition

Baker Botts Reshuffles Non-US Leadership, Appoints London Head

The appointments include new heads in Dubai and Riyadh.

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2 minute read

December 15, 2023 | International Edition

Allen & Overy's Leadership Candidates Are in a Bind

Wim Dejonghe leaves big shoes to fill for A&O's leadership candidates and their job integrating one of the world's largest law firms will be made harder still given their locations, argues the London Lawyer.

By Jack Womack

5 minute read