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]
September 11, 2023 | International Edition
Slaughter and May Agrees to Meet Lawyer Climate Pressure GroupSlaughter is first large U.K. firm to engage with the climate group, which asks lawyers to pledge to withhold their services on matters that could support 'new fossil fuel projects'.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 06, 2023 | International Edition
Axiom Ince Saga: Suspended Owner to Challenge £57M Freezing OrderThe spectacle of a law firm taking legal action against its own managing partner and owner will now play out in London's High Court.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 06, 2023 | International Edition
Gateley After-Tax Profits Take 47% Hit After Recent AcquisitionsStaff bonus payments will not be paid out this year, with the firm citing 'the challenging economic back drop'.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 05, 2023 | International Edition
Axiom Ince Secures £57M Freezing Order Against Managing PartnerThe firm brought the action after claiming client funds have been paid away, but Pragnesh Modhwadia's lawyer has dismissed fears about his client's whereabouts.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
September 04, 2023 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Finance Partner Flies to Bird & Bird in WarsawBird & Bird has also hired a Dentons partner in Madrid.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 31, 2023 | International Edition
CMS Gets Ex-Employee's Race Claim Thrown Out, Awaits Decision on Victimisation AllegationThe ex-employee making the claims has faced assertions that she herself had made derogatory comments about ex-colleagues.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 30, 2023 | International Edition
Is London on the Cusp of a White Collar Boom?With a SFO soon to welcome a new director and a UK recession looking more likely, some partners are expecting an uptick in investigations, while others offer more sober takes.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
August 29, 2023 | International Edition
Weil Gotshal Implements Four-Day Office Mandate in LondonA number of other US firms have introduced a mandatory four-day in-office week in recent months, including Ropes & Gray and Vinson & Elkins.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 25, 2023 | International Edition
DWF Profits Slide Ahead of Private Equity TakeoverThough the UK listed law firm's revenue edged up, the firm's leaders said they did not expect to undertake 'any material M&A in the short term' due to economic pressures.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 24, 2023 | International Edition
Law Firms Expect GenAI to Reduce Reliance on Billable HourThe majority of large UK law firms expect GenAI to impact their approach to the billable hour, according to a Law.com International survey.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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