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 03, 2023 | International Edition
PEP Drops 13% at Osborne ClarkeThe firm's international CEO said more consolidation in the industry was 'inevitable' given difficult market conditions.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
June 30, 2023 | International Edition
Ince Faces 'Enforcement Action' Over £15M HMRC LiabilityInce's purchaser, AxiomDWFM, will not inherit the failed law firm's liability, according to a person familiar with the administration process.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
June 29, 2023 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Loses Fourth Dublin Partner in Eight MonthsThe partner becomes the second Pinsents partner to move to Bird & Bird in recent months.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
June 28, 2023 | International Edition
Law Firms Suspect ChatGPT Being Used to Write Training Contract ApplicationsThere is growing evidence that generative AI is being used to write applications—sparking a debate across the UK legal sector about the pros and cons.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
June 27, 2023 | International Edition
How Law Firms are Cosying Up to the UK's Labour PartyWith the party ahead in U.K. opinion polls, law firms predict a Labour government and want insight into what that might mean for their clients—but Labour also stands to gain from forging law firm ties.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
June 26, 2023 | International Edition
Bias Behind Overrepresentation of Minorities in SRA Complaints, Review FindsA review by the regulator pointed to possible conscious and unconscious perceptions among those making complaints.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
June 26, 2023 | International Edition
DLA Piper and Webber Wentzel Lead Nominations for 2023 Africa Legal AwardsAluko & Oyebode, Bowmans and National Bank of Egypt are also nominated across various categories for the event which will take place on 1 September in Johannesburg.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
June 23, 2023 | International Edition
The EU Court Decision That Could Change Data Breach Class ActionsHausfeld's Tim Brown argues for the need for data protection laws that provide cost effective remedies.
By Tim Brown, Hausfeld.
6 minute read
June 22, 2023 | International Edition
Private Equity Giant Permira Names Ex-Clifford Chance Lawyer as General CounselThe change is likely to be of interest for legal advisers given the client is one of Europe's largest buyout firms with total committed capital of over €77 billion.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
June 16, 2023 | International Edition
How to Win at the British Legal Awards—Judges TipsWhat does it take to scoop one of the legal industry's most coveted prizes? Our host of high profile judges offer their advice.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
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