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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December 20, 2024 | International Edition

Ex-Ashurst Spanish Partner Referred to SDT Over ‘Inappropriate’ Behaviour Allegations

Meanwhile, a former Osborne Clarke employee has been prohibited by the SRA from working for any regulated bodies.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 20, 2024 | International Edition

Broadcom Hires From Nuclear Giant to Appoint French Legal Head

Stephanie Smatt was recently head of dispute resolution and vigilance at Orano.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 19, 2024 | International Edition

BT Emerges Victorious in First Full CAT Opt-Out Trial

Telecoms giant BT has successfully seen off a £1.3 billion U.K. class action against the company—the first full opt-out trial to take place before the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

December 19, 2024 | International Edition

Kennedys and Irwin Mitchell Replace Longstanding Leaders

Kennedys has elected its financial lines head John Bruce to be the firm’s first new senior partner since 1997.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 17, 2024 | International Edition

GCs Say They are Getting 'Edged Out' of UK Boardrooms

Many in-house lawyers believe the role of general counsel is being diminished in U.K. companies, with lawyers having to fight harder than ever to get their voice heard.

By Jack Womack

5 minute read

December 13, 2024 | International Edition

De Brauw to Advise on €2.8 Billion Lawsuit Involving Russian Banks

A Croatian businessman has enlisted De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek to launch a €2.8 billion legal claim against Croatian government figures, and two state-owned Russian banks.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

December 12, 2024 | Law.com

HSF Leadership Removes Partner Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ Tweets

Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.

By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

HSF Partner Removed Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ Tweets

Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.

By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 12, 2024 | International Edition

HSF Leadership Votes to Remove Partner Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ Tweets

Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation.

By Jack Womack and Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Is London’s Litigation Market in Trouble?

Against the backdrop of PACCAR, the Mastercard settlement this month rattled a litigation market that is facing what some have indicated are near-existential threats.

By Jack Womack

4 minute read

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