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]
August 28, 2024 | International Edition
Leigh Day Defeats Eversheds to Win Equal Pay Award For Next EmployeesLeigh Day said that the amount payable by Next as a result of the win is estimated to be in excess of £30 million.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 27, 2024 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Trials New Measures to Combat Long HoursThe tragic death of an equity partner at the firm in September 2023 prompted discussions within the industry around mental health and intense workloads at major law firms.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 22, 2024 | International Edition
'Firms Fear the PR Hit, Not the Sanction': Big Law on Edge After Simpson Thacher AML ProsecutionThe London office of another prestigious New York-headquartered law firm has expressed concern over the news this week that Simpson Thacher will face a U.K. tribunal for alleged AML shortcomings.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
August 21, 2024 | International Edition
Google Taps King & Spalding to Sue Kremlin-Owned BroadcasterThe claims are part of a legal battle between Google and Russian state-affiliated media entities which stretches back to 2020.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
August 20, 2024 | International Edition
Businessman Accused of Misappropriating £150M Enlists Hogan LovellsThurrock Council has alleged that the businessman used the funds to buy "a private jet, a yacht and country estate in Hampshire".
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 20, 2024 | International Edition
Ex-Bird & Bird Partner Admits 'Sexually Motivated' Conduct, Abuse of PositionThough consensual, the Brussels-based lawyer acknowledged that his advances were not appropriate "given the power imbalance" between himself and his junior colleague.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
August 19, 2024 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher to Face UK Tribunal Over Anti-Money Laundering Compliance AllegationsThe firm said it was 'disappointed' at the prosecution.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 09, 2024 | International Edition
'Women Suit Secondaries'—Hogan Lovells' Team on the Specialism Everyone's Talking AboutSecondaries co-lead Leanne Moezi and members of her team discuss how this corner of the market has boomed in recent times.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
August 08, 2024 | International Edition
Five Latham & Watkins Partners Exit for Sidley Austin in LondonThe partner exits follow the news earlier this week that Milbank had added a six-strong partner-led Latham alternative investments team to its London bench.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
August 08, 2024 | International Edition
UK Government Backs Supreme Court Lit Funding Decision, For NowThe Labour government is to delay a final decision on a ruling which could render some until summer 2025.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
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