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]
July 26, 2023 | International Edition
UK's Supreme Court Strikes Blow to Litigation FundingThe country's top court has ruled that damages based agreements by litigation funders in competition cases are unenforceable.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
July 26, 2023 | International Edition
DAC Beachcroft Sweep Up Plexus Team, as DWF Board Greenlights Firm SalePlexus Law was acquired earlier this month by Axiom DWFM, which also took the Ince Group out of administration earlier this year.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
July 25, 2023 | International Edition
Double Digit PEP Decline for Fieldfisher, Despite Strong Revenue RiseThe firm's recent launch in Vienna means Fieldfisher now has 26 offices in 12 countries.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
July 25, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons to Face UK Disciplinary Tribunal Over AML Regulation 'Breaches'The Solicitors Regulation Authority says Dentons acted for a 'politically exposed person or his associated entities'.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
July 24, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters Becomes Latest Magic Circle Firm to Suffer PEP and Profits DipLike its rivals, the firm's revenue increased but profits fell after 'material exceptional costs', which the firm attributed to the closure of its Moscow office.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
July 24, 2023 | International Edition
Addleshaw Goddard Presses Ahead on Generative AI With Several Pilot SchemesMeanwhile, Clyde & Co is working with artificial intelligence firm Luminance to create an AI-powered claims handling system.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
July 21, 2023 | International Edition
Watson Farley and Shoosmiths Up on Every Metric in Financial ResultsWatson Farley & Williams has broken the £200 million revenue barrier, while Shoosmiths is approaching the same figure.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
July 21, 2023 | International Edition
Russian Sanctions Under Spotlight in UK Courts—Abramovic Ally Launches Court ActionFurther rulings overturning UK government sanctions may pave the way for more legal action from sanctioned individuals.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
July 18, 2023 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Bucks Industry Trend as PEP, Revenues RiseThe results come as several other U.K.-based firms report flattening or falling profits, as firms grapple with rising wages and inflation.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
July 18, 2023 | International Edition
Shearman & Sterling Shutters South Korea OfficeThe firm expects to regain a Seoul presence should its proposed merger with Allen & Overy proceed.
By Jack Womack | Brian Yap
3 minute read
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