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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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November 19, 2024 | International Edition

Rolex Appoints First Ever General Counsel

The 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 Money

The 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 Allegation

The 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 Offices

The 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 Offices

The 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 Offices

The 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 Rounds

Bryan 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

November 08, 2024 | International Edition

'Get Your House in Order' SFO Warns Corporates, as UK Government Issues Long-Awaited Fraud Guidance

The guidance has been described as 'seismic' and a 'game-changer' by law firm partners.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

November 05, 2024 | International Edition

Netflix Offices Raided by Authorities in Paris and Amsterdam

A French judicial source said that the searches are part of a preliminary investigation opened in November 2022 on charges of "aggravated tax fraud and concealed work in an organized gang."

By Jack Womack

2 minute read