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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April 29, 2020 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Bucks Trend By Maintaining Bonuses, But Furloughs Some Staff

Though the firm has taken other measures, it is a rare move at a time when most firms have halted bonuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

April 29, 2020 | International Edition

Squire Double-Exit Reduces London Real Estate Practice to Sole Partner

The departures follow what the firm has called "structural changes".

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

April 28, 2020 | International Edition

UK Firm Latest to Defer Partner Distributions, Avoids Furloughing Employees

The firm has said that all reductions will be paid back in due course.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

April 28, 2020 | International Edition

Mishcon Moves to Bar Zoom Calls Unless Client Consents

Concerns have been raised over the security of the video conferencing service, which has soared in popularity during the coronavirus lockdown.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

April 28, 2020 | International Edition

Psychology Lessons For Lawyers in International Disputes

Differing legal systems means the mental approach to disputes differs by country.

By Daniel Burbeary and Irina Buydova

6 minute read

April 27, 2020 | International Edition

Slaughters Presses Pause on Tech Programmes Citing COVID-19

The two programmes, Collaborate and Fast Forward, have been paused as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

April 27, 2020 | International Edition

CMS Hires HSF Equity Capital Markets Head

The former Linklaters partner will join the London office of CMS.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

April 27, 2020 | International Edition

JP Morgan Securities Associate GC Returns to Linklaters

Linklaters has hired JP Morgan Securities managing director and associate general counsel Pansy Wong. Wong is set to join the London financial regulation…

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

April 24, 2020 | International Edition

Mishcon, Pinsents Float Reduced Week for Lawyers as CMS, HSF Take Action In Spain

CMS has cut staff in its Madrid office, while HSF has rolled out a reduced working week in the city.

By Simon Lock and Meganne Tillay

3 minute read