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]
September 10, 2020 | International Edition
Two More UK Top 100 Firms To Make Lay-Offs Amid COVID FalloutA total of 60 roles are at risk, including fee-earners and support staff, in the latest redundancy rounds.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 09, 2020 | International Edition
Former Ince & Co Partners Launch Court Battle Over Handling of Firm AdministrationPartners at legacy Ince & Co France have issued summons against the firm's administrators alleging they were misled.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
September 08, 2020 | International Edition
Eight Law Firms Among UK's Top Family-Friendly EmployersBoth Pinsent Masons and DWF have reached the top 10, while Allen & Overy did not make the list for the first time since 2015
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 08, 2020 | International Edition
DWF Trading Rebounds After Torrid YearThe firm has cut £10 million of debt since April following office closures and redundancies.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 07, 2020 | International Edition
PwC Nabs Fried Frank Veteran to Lead Alternative Investments TeamThe new department head joins after 15 years at Fried Frank, where he was based in New York and then London.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 07, 2020 | International Edition
Big Four Giant Builds Legal Consulting Offering With NewLaw Team RaidA senior U.K. trio from Elevate are to join the firm's department focused on assisting in-house legal teams.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 03, 2020 | International Edition
DACB Expands Trainee Cohort and Holds NQ Pay SteadyThe firm will bring on more trainees and apprentices as part of an overhaul of its programmes.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 28, 2020 | International Edition
Keystone Continues Growth Push With Hires From Fieldfisher, Fladgate and Reed SmithThe latest recruitment drive comes shortly after the firm announced plans to launch an office in Abu Dhabi.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 28, 2020 | International Edition
'A Game Changer': Industry Reacts to Linklaters' 50% Remote Working RuleSome believe the move will set a new industry standard on remote working, but others are not so sure it is wise.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
August 27, 2020 | International Edition
Hill Dickinson Greek Managing Partner Dies From Heart AttackHis death follows shortly after that of former HFW's insurance head who passed away at the start of August.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
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