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 03, 2024 | International Edition

Revealed: Top 5 Firms Acting on UK Cases with Highest Average Claim Value

The research, which looked at cases with a claim value of below £1 billion, was conducted by litigation platform Solomonic.

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October 02, 2024 | International Edition

Former DWF Partner Banned From Being a Lawyer After Sexual Communication With a 'Minor'

According to the U.K. regulator's judgment, the former partner "was arrested at his home address on 3 November 2019 as the result of a 'sting' operation by a paedophile hunter group".

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September 30, 2024 | International Edition

McDermott, Squire Strengthen Finance Ranks in London

The appointments come in a busy hiring period in the U.K. capital.

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September 27, 2024 | International Edition

Second Chinese Law Firm Launches in London in a Week

Chinese law firm Yingke, which according to the recent Global 200 rankings is the largest law firm in the world by headcount, formally launched in London earlier this week with an event at the Law Society.

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September 26, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Hires Leading Restructuring Partner in Germany Push

The partner will reunite with two other former Sidley partners, Patrick Schulz and Andreas Steiger, both of whom left the firm to join Clifford Chance earlier this year.

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September 25, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Partner Quits Firm After Drunk Driving Conviction

The partner was sentenced in July, fined, and banned from driving for 24 months.

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September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Yingke to Follow London Launch with 100 International Offices by 2026

The world's largest law firm by headcount said it intends to have 15 European offices by 2026, and is in the process of adding a Munich office.

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September 16, 2024 | International Edition

The 2024 Global 200: The Year Law Firms Had to Get Smart (And Ruthless)

Despite a 10-year low for worldwide M&A activity profit per equity partner at the top firms grew by 12.4%, as they pruned their equity ranks and closed offices.

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