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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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October 02, 2023 | International Edition

Latham Partner Exits for Covington in London

Earlier this year, Latham experienced two partner departures in the space of a week.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

September 22, 2023 | International Edition

Are Law Firms Heading Into a GenAI Copyright Storm?

With UK regulation around GenAI still very much in flux, questions abound over the materials law firms are using to train large language models.

By Jack Womack

5 minute read

September 20, 2023 | International Edition

Addleshaws Managing Partner to Step Down a Year Early

Explaining his decision, John Joyce said the 'risks have passed' in relation to the firm's position during Covid-19.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

September 19, 2023 | International Edition

Law Firms Find 'Back to the Office' Means Different Things For Different People

International firms are torn between setting firmwide office mandates, in the name of fairness and consistency, and recognizing varied expectations across cultures and regions.

By Jack Womack | Justin Henry

9 minute read

September 18, 2023 | International Edition

A&O, Shearman Partners to Begin Merger Vote Later This Month

The partnership votes to approve the tie-up will start on September 28 and will be completed by October 13.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

September 15, 2023 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Hits White & Case For Second Lateral Hire of the Week

On Tuesday the firm hired a corporate partner from Akin in London.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

September 13, 2023 | International Edition

Irwin Mitchell Names Group CEO Following Predecessor's Passing

In August, Irwin Mitchell said that Andrew Tucker had passed away after an 'unexpected illness'.

By Jack Womack

1 minute read

September 12, 2023 | International Edition

'Ridiculously Unsustainable': How the Law Firm Beekeeping Craze Could Be Environmentally Harmful

'If what law firms want is green credentials, keeping bee hives is a very bad idea and likely to backfire,' one expert tells Law.com International.

By Jack Womack

7 minute read

September 12, 2023 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Swoops on Akin for Corporate Partner Hire

The hire represents a rare corporate lateral partner addition for A&O in London.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

September 11, 2023 | International Edition

Osborne Clarke Opens Third US Office in Miami

The firm also has offices in New York and San Francisco, but does not practise US law.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read