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]
February 22, 2022 | International Edition
Mishcon 'Moves to Next Stage' Of IPO Prep With 5 Board AdditionsThe firm is moving forward with its plans despite market volatility putting the brakes on the process previously.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 21, 2022 | International Edition
Law Firm Duo Handed Roles On £940M Clipper TakeoverThe retail logistic company's share price jumped over 14% after news of the potential deal broke.
By Jack Womack
1 minute read
February 21, 2022 | International Edition
UK Law Firm Starts Accepting Crypto as PaymentThe move follows a growing trend in the U.S., where a handful of firms currently accept payment in cryptoassets.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 21, 2022 | International Edition
Three Firms Bring Judicial Reviews Against UK Government to Gain Visas for Female Afghan JudgesAbout 250 female judges remain in Afghanistan, many of whom are attempting to flee the country.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
February 17, 2022 | International Edition
The Big Flaw? Ex Partners on the Challenges Facing the Audit Giants' Legal ArmsFormer partners at the Big Four say internal politics and conflicts are among the issues facing the auditing giants as they ramp up their efforts to challenge the legal industry's establishment.
By Jack Womack
8 minute read
February 16, 2022 | International Edition
A&O Hits Akin Gump Again For Latest U.S. Partner HireThe hire rejoins former colleagues from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld after A&O's raid on the firm in 2021.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 11, 2022 | International Edition
Winter Olympics Doping Drama Reaches Court of Arbitration for SportThe case of the 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has captured a global audience.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 09, 2022 | International Edition
SDT Suspends Solicitor In Reversal of Previous DecisionThe reversal comes after the Solicitors Regulation Authority appealed the Tribunal's previous decision at the High Court, which described a 'no case to answer' ruling as "plainly wrong".
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 08, 2022 | International Edition
Post Office to Release Documents for SRA's Investigation into Horizon LawyersThe Horizon scandal saw 39 sub-postmasters' convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal in April 2021.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
February 07, 2022 | International Edition
Slaughter and May Names Next Corporate and M&A HeadsThe firm has appointed Roland Turnill and Andy Ryde's replacements in the role.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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