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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May 25, 2023 | International Edition

Visualizing A&O Shearman—How the Numbers Stack Up

Using the latest data from Law.com Compass, Law.com International shines a light on the anticipated combination in four charts and three key figures.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

May 22, 2023 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Needs 75% Partnership Approval to Get Merger Done

The firms' leaders insist they are confident of getting the required partner support at a vote to take place this summer.

By Jack Womack | Paul Hodkinson

2 minute read

May 22, 2023 | International Edition

A&O and Shearman to Adopt Modified Lockstep Model as Part of Merger

The proposed merger would entail both firms agreeing to a compensation model that is different to what they have operated with in the past.

By Jack Womack | Paul Hodkinson

2 minute read

May 17, 2023 | International Edition

Ranked: UK Law Firms by Carbon Emissions

Which law firms use up the most power and how do they compare?

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

May 16, 2023 | International Edition

Law Firms Are Increasingly Debt Free—Why?

The U.K.'s largest 50 law firms reduced their combined debt by more than £100 million in the 12 months to April 2022, fresh research shows.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

May 11, 2023 | International Edition

Legal Tech and Operations Firms Join Forces to Target France's In-House Market

The Anglo-French partnership comes amid increasing demand from in-house teams for legal technology.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

May 10, 2023 | International Edition

'Ince' Name to Live On as Buyer Renames Itself

Axiom DWFM reached a deal to rescue the Ince Group in April.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

May 09, 2023 | International Edition

A&O and Linklaters Ended the UK Pay War—But At What Cost?

The two firms finally decided to match rivals on salaries last week but have they lost out after a year of being behind?

By Jack Womack

5 minute read

May 04, 2023 | International Edition

Industry Gears Up For African Legal Awards As Entry Deadline Extended

This year's ceremony will take place on September 1 this year at the Hilton Sandton in Johannesburg.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

May 04, 2023 | International Edition

Record Number of Russian Litigants in London Courts, Report Finds

The research, by Portland Communications, also found that a majority of the U.K. public thinks less favourably of law firms who provide legal services to Russian individuals or companies.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

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