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]
November 08, 2024 | International Edition
'Get Your House in Order' SFO Warns Corporates, as UK Government Issues Long-Awaited Fraud GuidanceThe guidance has been described as 'seismic' and a 'game-changer' by law firm partners.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
November 05, 2024 | International Edition
Netflix Offices Raided by Authorities in Paris and AmsterdamA French judicial source said that the searches are part of a preliminary investigation opened in November 2022 on charges of "aggravated tax fraud and concealed work in an organized gang."
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 05, 2024 | International Edition
'Significant' Competition Concerns Over £762M GXO Logistics-Wincanton MergerGXO reached an agreement to acquire Wincanton for £762 million in April, and was advised by Freshfields.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 01, 2024 | International Edition
Kingsley Napley and Lord Pannick Spearhead Private Schools' Challenge to Government VAT PolicyThe government announced that from January 2025, all education services provided by a private school in the U.K. for a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 30, 2024 | International Edition
Law Firms Refresh Policies as UK Government Enhances Sexual Harassment RulesUnder new legislation, employers are now required 'to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable steps to prevent it'.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
October 30, 2024 | International Edition
Judge Grants Quinn Emanuel Costs Deduction in 'Forged' Document LitigationEarlier this month, the law firm was ordered by London's High Court to reveal the identity of the supplier of an allegedly forged document that claimed a Russian oligarch had underpaid a rival by roughly $300 million in a buyout deal.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 29, 2024 | International Edition
SRA Faces 'Enforcement Action' Over Handling of Axiom Ince CaseThe independent review found that the SRA 'did not act adequately, effectively and efficiently' in the lead-up to Axiom Ince's demise.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
October 28, 2024 | International Edition
Think Tank Blames Litigation Funding for Harming UK 'Business Confidence'The Adam Smith Institute states on its website that it aims 'to promote free market, neoliberal ideas through research, publishing, media outreach, and education'.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
October 25, 2024 | International Edition
Report Spotlights Bullying, Harassment Facing In-House LawyersThe report, produced by The Eagle Club, highlights the harassment, victimisation, gaslighting and exclusion suffered by individuals, particularly women, within the in-house legal sphere.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 24, 2024 | International Edition
Kennedys to Refresh Leadership as Senior Partner Stands DownExclusive: The departure of Nick Thomas will represent a major change as he has led the firm as senior partner since 1997, having been re-elected to the role unopposed in 2007, 2012, and 2017.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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