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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 23, 2024 | International Edition

Middle East Legal Awards, 2025: Nominations Now Open

The region's premier legal awards celebrate outstanding achievement and will include awards for success in each of the GCC countries.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 22, 2024 | International Edition

Latham, Ropes Advise on $14.5 Billion School Company Share Deal

Latham & Watkins, Debevoise & Plimpton, and Ropes & Gray all advised on the transaction.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 18, 2024 | International Edition

DWF Group's Canadian Firm Set to Add Fourth Office With 16-Lawyer Montreal Team

Montreal would become Whitelaw Twining's fourth office in Canada, alongside Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 15, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Duo Walks to Bird & Bird in Milan

It comes at a tricky time for A&O Shearman which is undergoing significant changes after its merger.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 14, 2024 | International Edition

How Many Legal Jobs Will be Affected by AI? Law Firms Can't Agree

The divergence of opinion is affecting the way firms are implementing AI technology, with some firms continuing to trial programmes while others remain more sceptical of adopting the tech firmwide.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

October 14, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Private Capital Partner Exits for Macfarlanes

It is a rare hire by Macfarlanes, and a rare departure for Freshfields.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Faces Legal Action, Pallas Partners Acting

The law firm will advise the Good Law Project in its legal proceedings against the political entity over alleged breaches of voters' data rights.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 08, 2024 | International Edition

ENRC and SFO Reach Shock Settlement Over Media Leaks Allegations

Hogan Lovells has been advising ENRC on its case, while Eversheds Sutherland acted for the SFO; Slaughter and May also has a role.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

October 04, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Signs Up for Extra 100K Square Feet at New London Premises

In 2021, Allen & Overy agreed a deal with British Land and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC to let at least 254,000 sq ft on the Broadgate campus.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 04, 2024 | International Edition

Sole Rosenblatt Lawyer on Parent Company Board Resigns

In September, the law firm's former chief executive was cleared in an employment tribunal alleging racial discrimination.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read