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 30, 2024 | International Edition
Law Firms Refresh Policies as UK Government Enhances Sexual Harassment RulesUnder new legislation, employers are now required 'to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable steps to prevent it'.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
October 30, 2024 | International Edition
Judge Grants Quinn Emanuel Costs Deduction in 'Forged' Document LitigationEarlier this month, the law firm was ordered by London's High Court to reveal the identity of the supplier of an allegedly forged document that claimed a Russian oligarch had underpaid a rival by roughly $300 million in a buyout deal.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 29, 2024 | International Edition
SRA Faces 'Enforcement Action' Over Handling of Axiom Ince CaseThe independent review found that the SRA 'did not act adequately, effectively and efficiently' in the lead-up to Axiom Ince's demise.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
October 28, 2024 | International Edition
Think Tank Blames Litigation Funding for Harming UK 'Business Confidence'The Adam Smith Institute states on its website that it aims 'to promote free market, neoliberal ideas through research, publishing, media outreach, and education'.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
October 25, 2024 | International Edition
Report Spotlights Bullying, Harassment Facing In-House LawyersThe report, produced by The Eagle Club, highlights the harassment, victimisation, gaslighting and exclusion suffered by individuals, particularly women, within the in-house legal sphere.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 24, 2024 | International Edition
Kennedys to Refresh Leadership as Senior Partner Stands DownExclusive: The departure of Nick Thomas will represent a major change as he has led the firm as senior partner since 1997, having been re-elected to the role unopposed in 2007, 2012, and 2017.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 23, 2024 | International Edition
Middle East Legal Awards, 2025: Nominations Now OpenThe region's premier legal awards celebrate outstanding achievement and will include awards for success in each of the GCC countries.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 22, 2024 | International Edition
Latham, Ropes Advise on $14.5 Billion School Company Share DealLatham & Watkins, Debevoise & Plimpton, and Ropes & Gray all advised on the transaction.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 18, 2024 | International Edition
DWF Group's Canadian Firm Set to Add Fourth Office With 16-Lawyer Montreal TeamMontreal would become Whitelaw Twining's fourth office in Canada, alongside Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
October 15, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Duo Walks to Bird & Bird in MilanIt comes at a tricky time for A&O Shearman which is undergoing significant changes after its merger.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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