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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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December 14, 2023 | International Edition

Close, But No Cigar: Key Barriers to Judgment and Award Enforcement

Increasingly we are seeing an increase in recovery activity against judgment debtors that are choosing not to pay, as opposed to those who simply don't have the money, says Burford Capital's London head.

By Michael Redman, Burford Capital

6 minute read

December 13, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Weiss and Skadden Swoop on Linklaters Partner Duo

For Linklaters, the exits are a reminder of a period earlier this year in which a number of partners exited the firm in London, although the firm has made several notable hires in recent months.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 13, 2023 | International Edition

Increased Promotions for Jones Day and Norton Rose Fulbright

The most represented offices in each firm's set of promotions were New York and Cleveland for Jones Day, and London for Norton Rose Fulbright.

By Jack Womack

5 minute read

December 12, 2023 | International Edition

Tribunal Awards First Ever UK Collective Action Settlement

The settlement is for £1.5 million, and applies only to CSAV, one of the five defendant shipping groups which the class representative has taken action against.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 11, 2023 | International Edition

Smiling Too Much? Why Some Lawyers' Partnership Ambitions 'Crash and Burn'

An online session, run by recruitment firm Wilkinson Partners and coaching company The Tall Wall, aimed to demystify how to become a partner at law firms and the Big Four.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 06, 2023 | International Edition

Watch Wim Dejonghe Accept Lifetime Achievement Award as Fellow A&O Luminary Clare Maurice Honoured

Arm Ltd general counsel Spencer Collins and GC consultant Jenifer Swallow were also among the individuals honoured at the British Legal Awards 2023.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

December 05, 2023 | International Edition

Eversheds Ex-Manager Banned Over Sexual Misconduct

The events in question took place at an Eversheds Sutherland business development and marketing department away day last year.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 05, 2023 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Elects First New Senior Partner in 12 Years

According to a source, the winner overcame a contested election.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 05, 2023 | International Edition

Mishcon Accuses London University of Failing on Campus Antisemitism

Acting for the Union of Jewish Students, the firm said its clients 'no longer consider Queen Mary University to be safe for them', garnering a strong response from the university.

By Jack Womack

5 minute read

November 29, 2023 | International Edition

SRA Spares UK Lawyers from One-Off Axiom Ince Payment

The regulator has opted against implementing a cap on the amount that can be claimed against its compensation fund, as the "the scale of consumer loss would be too large" and would lead to "an unacceptable loss in public confidence in solicitors".

By Jack Womack

2 minute read