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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February 04, 2025 | International Edition

UK Solicitors Regulator Sets Unusual Practice Conditions on AIG In-House Lawyer

The SRA did not explain why it had decided to impose conditions on the M&A manager's practice.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 04, 2025 | International Edition

Resolute Mining Appoints London General Counsel—CEO Resigns Following Foreign Detention

The resignation follows the detention of the CEO and two other employees in Mali when local officials disputed the terms of the company's operations in the African nation.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 31, 2025 | International Edition

Rosenblatt Breaks Away From RBG, Becomes 40-Strong Standalone Firm

The firm's founder said Rosenblatt would continue without the 'distractions' of its previous listed status.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 30, 2025 | International Edition

Crucial Litigation Funding Consultation Deadline Extended

The UK government has said it will delay any action on the funding industry—including on the Supreme Court's controversial PACCAR decision —until after the report’s publication.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 29, 2025 | International Edition

The Merricks-Mastercard Fallout: ‘Defendants Will Be Rubbing Their Hands with Glee’

Supporters and opponents of litigation funding view the latest dramatic twists in the Merricks-Mastercard litigation very differently.

By Jack Womack

5 minute read

January 28, 2025 | International Edition

RBG Holdings Suspends Trading After Weeks of Internal Strife and Financial Struggles

The legal services group had been trading at below a penny before today's announcement to the London Stock Exchange.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 27, 2025 | The American Lawyer

McDermott Continues UK Growth With Another Partner Hire in London

The arbitration partner is the US firm's eleventh lateral hire in the U.K. capital over the last 12 months.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 27, 2025 | International Edition

McDermott Adds Another Partner in London As UK Growth Continues

The arbitration partner is the US firm's eleventh lateral hire in the U.K. capital over the last twelve months.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

January 24, 2025 | International Edition

‘Raises More Questions Than Answers’: Partners Puzzled by Leadership Change at UK Competition Regulator

The appointment of an interim CMA chair comes at a time when regulators are under pressure from the U.K. chancellor to boost economic growth.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 22, 2025 | International Edition

King & Spalding Partner Exits Firm Following SRA Suspension

The tax partner had been with King & Spalding for 10 years, and was previously vice chair of Latham & Watkins' tax practice.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read