NEXT

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]

Connect with this author

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

November 29, 2023 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard Elects Managing Partner John Joyce's Successor

The partner has been head of the firm's Middle East and Asia practice since 2019, and has ambitions to double the firm's size by 2030.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 29, 2023 | International Edition

Cybersecurity Spend Among UK Top 10 Jumps 21% as Threats Become Priority

A new report by PwC stresses that law firms should incorporate 'human cyber risk' into their cyber strategies.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

November 28, 2023 | International Edition

American Bar Association Retracts Israel Statements Following Backlash

900 lawyers had signed an open letter condemning the ABA for statements that they said deprived Israel of its rights and suggested moral equivalence.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

November 28, 2023 | International Edition

American Bar Association Retracts Israel Statements Following Backlash

900 lawyers had signed an open letter condemning the ABA for statements that they said deprived Israel of its rights and suggested moral equivalence.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read