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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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September 23, 2020 | International Edition

Latest Transatlantic Firm Axes UK Lawyers With Further Staff Cuts Set

The firm has also made a small number of cuts across its U.K. business operations, which included fee-earners.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 22, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Feds Lay Claim to Law Firm Escrow Funds Linked to Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal

Clyde & Co, which has a Miami office, faces a forfeiture claim filed in California federal court.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

September 22, 2020 | International Edition

Dentons Set For Tanzania Launch With Latest Combination

Dentons voracious attitude to global expansion shows no sign of slowing, even amid the pandemic.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 22, 2020 | International Edition

DWF Nabs 13-Lawyer Team For New U.K. Base

The proposed base is set to be the first launched under the leadership of Sir Nigel Knowles.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

September 21, 2020 | International Edition

BCLP Strikes Gold On $23B London IPO

Canada-based group Wheaton Precious Metals is aiming to list in what could be one of the biggest floats of the past decade.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 21, 2020 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Client Funds Linked To Money Laundering Scandal, US Justice Dept Claims

The U.S. Department of Justice claims that funds held in escrow by Clyde & Co have links to the 1MDB scandal.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

September 18, 2020 | International Edition

Is Real Estate the 'Canary in the Coal Mine' for Law Firm Redundancies?

Several law firms have made cuts to their real estate teams, reflecting a tough market environment, but also, possibly, a sign of things to come.

By Simon Lock

6 minute read

September 17, 2020 | International Edition

Second Mishcon Disputes Partner Leaves This Week

It follows the exit of fellow disputes partner Ben Giaretta to Fox Williams on Monday.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 16, 2020 | International Edition

Rosenblatt Suspends Interim Dividend Amid Profit Crash

The firm previously paid out a reduced dividend earlier in 2020, but has postponed further pay-outs until at least the end of the year.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

September 16, 2020 | International Edition

UK Government COVID-19 Testing In 'Blatant Breach' of GDPR

Emails with personal data relating to COVID-19 test results were sent to the wrong recipient.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read