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Simon Lock

Simon Lock

Simon joined Law.com International in June 2019 after finishing his degree in investigative journalism at City, University of London. His areas of focus include legal tech, insurance, and intellectual property. [email protected]

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December 04, 2019 | International Edition

US Firm Associate Rebuked by Regulator Over Drink Driving Incident

The SRA also handed down a costs order for its investigation.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 19, 2019 | International Edition

RPC Ditches All-Equity Partnership Structure

The firm has added new roles including fixed share equity partners and salaried partners, as well as an of counsel position.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 11, 2019 | International Edition

Ashurst Unveils Inaugural FinTech Programme Cohort

36 companies are taking part in the initiative, which aims to help fintech businesses gain insight into legal issues affecting their business.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

October 31, 2019 | International Edition

'Continuing Uncertainty is the Worst of all Worlds': UK Lawyers Prepare for a December Election

From optimism about breaking the Brexit deadlock through to concerns over Corbyn, partners across London share their thoughts on the prospect of another general election.

By Simon Lock

6 minute read

October 28, 2019 | International Edition

Ashurst Adds London and Frankfurt Partners to Global Board

The partners take over from outgoing Sarah Sivyour and dismissed partner Bernd Egbers.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 23, 2019 | International Edition

World Wildlife Fund Begins Search For New GC

Former GC for the UK office, Andrew Napier, has left the charity after two years for a 'career break'.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 06, 2019 | International Edition

Leading Linklaters Partner Dies In Cycling Accident

The Magic Circle firm's senior partner has led tributes to the partner following the accident that happened this weekend.

By Simon Lock

1 minute read

August 06, 2019 | International Edition

Former Co-op Group GC and A&O Partner Dies

Alistair Asher was a central figure in the rescue of Co-op Bank in 2013.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 18, 2019 | International Edition

Aon Appoints New GC After Stalwart Steps Down

The firm has appointed a replacement for Peter Lieb, who stepped down last month.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 11, 2019 | International Edition

Marriott Brings in Magic Circle and US Firms to Challenge £100M Data Breach Fine

The potential fine follows a data breach last year which exposed personal data in around 339 million guest records.

By Simon Lock and Krishnan Nair

2 minute read