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]
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
June 15, 2023 | International Edition
Kirkland & Ellis to Launch Saudi OfficeIt becomes the latest major firm to leverage lucrative opportunities in the Middle East.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
June 15, 2023 | International Edition
'It Wasn't an Easy Childhood. But These Experiences Have Shaped Me'To mark Social Mobility Awareness Day 2023, Pinsent Masons paralegal Renell Harding shares his story of how he ended up pursuing a career in law—despite having no fixed address for many years earlier in life.
By Renell Harding, Pinsent Masons
4 minute read
June 13, 2023 | International Edition
Ex-Gowling Lawyer Struck Off Following Sexual Misconduct AllegationsThe lawyer, who has been released by current firm Gunnercooke, faced complaints by three individuals aged between 18 and 23 years of age.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
June 13, 2023 | International Edition
Climate Activist Lawyers to Target Magic Circle Recruitment EventsThe group aims to raise awareness among prospective lawyers of how law firms such as A&O are 'profiting from climate disaster'.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
June 13, 2023 | International Edition
Weil Gotshal Assumes Lead for VTB Capital in Long-Running LitigationThe issue of legal representation for Russian state-owned VTB has been contentious since Putin's attack on Ukraine early last year.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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