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]
November 21, 2024 | International Edition
UK Competition Watchdog Greenlights Google’s $2B Anthropic Investment, Lawyers Weigh inThe Competitions and Markets Authority will not launch an investigation into Google’s $2 billion investment into AI startup Anthropic—signalling a relaxed approach to AI partnerships.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
November 19, 2024 | International Edition
Housebuilder Barratt to Shrink Legal Panel FurtherIt comes on a trend of in-house leaders seeking fewer outside advisers that can do more.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 19, 2024 | International Edition
Rolex Appoints First Ever General CounselThe lawyer starts at the iconic brand in January after 27 years at his Swiss firm.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 15, 2024 | International Edition
SRA Could Change Rules on How Law Firms Handle Client MoneyThe regulator is launching a public consultation on potential changes to how and when law firms handle client money.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 15, 2024 | International Edition
Ex-Freshfields Partner Suspended for 2 Years, Fined £66K After Inappropriate Behaviour AllegationThe partner stood accused of engaging in "inappropriate and unwanted" behaviour.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Climate Groups Demonstrate Outside A&O Shearman and Akin OfficesThe protesters said Akin and A&O Shearman both received the worst possible rating in a report on which law firms take on fossil fuel related work.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 14, 2024 | International Edition
Climate Groups Demonstrate Outside A&O Shearman and Akin London OfficesThe protesters said Akin and A&O Shearman both received the worst possible rating in a report on which law firms take on fossil fuel related work.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 14, 2024 | Law.com
Climate Groups Demonstrate Outside A&O Shearman and Akin London OfficesThe protesters said Akin and A&O Shearman both received the worst possible rating in a report on which law firms take on fossil fuel related work.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
November 13, 2024 | International Edition
Cleary, BCLP Set Out Latest Partner Promotion RoundsBryan Cave Leighton Paisner and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton have both announced which lawyers they have promoted to partner—with the latter firm nearly doubling its round from last year.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
November 12, 2024 | International Edition
FCA Fines Metro Bank £16.7M Over ‘Financial Crime Failings’The U.K.'s financial watchdog has fined Metro Bank £16.7 million for failing to “adequately monitor” over £51 billion worth of transactions—despite junior Metro staff raising concerns.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
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