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]
May 15, 2020 | International Edition
PwC Extends Legal Tech Incubator Programme, Goes VirtualThe Big Four giant has selected eight firms for its initiative, which will primarily take place over Zoom.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 15, 2020 | International Edition
Slaughters and Clifford Chance Win UK Government Project Mandates Worth £500,000 EachThe two mandates are for short-term legal advice and are worth a combined £1 million.
By Simon Lock | Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
May 12, 2020 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing Cuts Partner Drawings and Readies Reduced Hours SchemeThe firm has also delayed its partner promotions round until later this year.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 12, 2020 | International Edition
Linklaters Nabs Frankfurt Partner From White & CaseThe local partner also previously worked for a decade at Freshfields prior to his previous move.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
May 11, 2020 | International Edition
Slaughters and A&O Join Swathe Of Firms Going Virtual For Vac SchemesTravers Smith, Baker McKenzie and Skadden have also made similar changes.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
May 11, 2020 | International Edition
Eversheds Sets Up Scheme to Facilitate Hours and Pay ReductionsThe six-month programme will see staff in impacted sectors placed on reduced hours and pay to mirror client demand.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 07, 2020 | International Edition
Magic Circle Partner Promotions Reveal Continued Oxbridge DominanceAn analysis of this year's UK promotions prompts campaigners to talk of an "elitist profession".
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
May 06, 2020 | International Edition
DAC Beachcroft Makes Cuts to Leeds And London TeamsThe firm has made redundancies in its real estate and commercial investment and development practices.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 06, 2020 | International Edition
Anglian Water Calls On Top Firms With New PanelThe new line-up does not include Eversheds Sutherland, which was previously principal adviser to the utilities provider.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
May 05, 2020 | International Edition
Data From Hundreds of Law Firms Left 'Exposed' On Open PlatformThe data from the likes of Clifford Chance, Slaughter and May, Weil Gotshal Manges and White & Case included security-hashed passwords, partial security authentication details and business emails.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
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