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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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February 20, 2023 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard Elects Next Senior Partner

The partner has been at the firm since 2007.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 17, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Secures $935M Arbitration Win For Pharmaceutical Client

The dispute centered on royalties from the drug Gilenya, which is used to treat multiple sclerosis.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 13, 2023 | International Edition

Travers Smith Partner Duo Exit For Simpson Thacher

The UK firm has seen a number of partner departures in recent months.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 13, 2023 | International Edition

Ince on the Brink: Could the UK Soon See its First Law Firm Delisting?

The embattled UK-listed law firm suspended share trading on January 3 and one big question now looms: is there a scenario in which the firm could be booted off AIM?

By Jack Womack

6 minute read

February 09, 2023 | International Edition

Financial Regulators Turn Attention to Designated Counsel in Leveraged Finance Deals

Borrowers have long appointed the law firms used by banks in leveraged finance deals, but some question the potential ethical implications of the practice.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read

February 08, 2023 | International Edition

Ousted Rosenblatt CEO Used Racial Slur

A former partner accused the listed firm and other senior members of racial discrimination.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 08, 2023 | International Edition

Royal Mail and BT Win £17.5M Damages in Trucks Cartel Latest

DAF Trucks is one of several companies facing a £2 billion collective action in relation to the pan-European price-fixing cartel.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 06, 2023 | International Edition

Fresh Rankings Show Top UK Corporate Lawyers of 2022

A recently-departed Linklaters partner topped the value ranking, while the partner with the greatest volume of deals in 2022 advised on less than half the greatest volume for 2021.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 03, 2023 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Belgium Head Steps Down Amid Office Racism Claims

It is the second time in recent years that a Baker McKenzie regional managing partner has vacated their role amid controversial circumstances.

By Jack Womack

2 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Freshfields US Revenue Growth Outstrips All Other Regions, Accounts Show

The numbers show the importance of the US to the firm's strategy as it seeks to compete in the world's largest legal market.

By Jack Womack

3 minute read