Jack Womack

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 10, 2024 | International Edition

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Faces Legal Action, Pallas Partners Acting

The law firm will advise the Good Law Project in its legal proceedings against the political entity over alleged breaches of voters' data rights.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 08, 2024 | International Edition

ENRC and SFO Reach Shock Settlement Over Media Leaks Allegations

Hogan Lovells has been advising ENRC on its case, while Eversheds Sutherland acted for the SFO; Slaughter and May also has a role.

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3 minute read

October 04, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Signs Up for Extra 100K Square Feet at New London Premises

In 2021, Allen & Overy agreed a deal with British Land and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC to let at least 254,000 sq ft on the Broadgate campus.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

October 04, 2024 | International Edition

Sole Rosenblatt Lawyer on Parent Company Board Resigns

In September, the law firm's former chief executive was cleared in an employment tribunal alleging racial discrimination.

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2 minute read

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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2 minute read

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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2 minute read

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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2 minute read

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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2 minute read

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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2 minute read

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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2 minute read