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]
October 14, 2024 | International Edition
How Many Legal Jobs Will be Affected by AI? Law Firms Can't AgreeThe divergence of opinion is affecting the way firms are implementing AI technology, with some firms continuing to trial programmes while others remain more sceptical of adopting the tech firmwide.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
October 14, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Private Capital Partner Exits for MacfarlanesIt is a rare hire by Macfarlanes, and a rare departure for Freshfields.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 10, 2024 | International Edition
Nigel Farage's Reform UK Faces Legal Action, Pallas Partners ActingThe 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 AllegationsHogan Lovells has been advising ENRC on its case, while Eversheds Sutherland acted for the SFO; Slaughter and May also has a role.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
October 04, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Signs Up for Extra 100K Square Feet at New London PremisesIn 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 ResignsIn September, the law firm's former chief executive was cleared in an employment tribunal alleging racial discrimination.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 03, 2024 | International Edition
Revealed: Top 5 Firms Acting on UK Cases with Highest Average Claim ValueThe research, which looked at cases with a claim value of below £1 billion, was conducted by litigation platform Solomonic.
By Jack Womack
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".
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 30, 2024 | International Edition
McDermott, Squire Strengthen Finance Ranks in LondonThe appointments come in a busy hiring period in the U.K. capital.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
September 27, 2024 | International Edition
Second Chinese Law Firm Launches in London in a WeekChinese 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.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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