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]
April 23, 2020 | International Edition
Lawyer Barred Over Lost Briefcase Launches High Court AppealThe junior UK solicitor has since set up a crowdfunding campaign after being ordered to pay £10,000 in costs after leaving sensitive documents on a train.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 23, 2020 | International Edition
Osborne Clarke Exits Hong Kong Citing Protests and VirusThe firm only launched under its own name last year, and was previously in an association with a local firm.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 22, 2020 | International Edition
Top Latham London Partner Brought Age Discrimination Claim Against FirmThe firm's European restructuring head ended the proceedings earlier this year, tribunal documents show.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 22, 2020 | International Edition
CC and Linklaters Out as BT Cuts Panel Down to 15The firm has cut its legal panel down by nearly 60% since its 2017 review.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 21, 2020 | International Edition
CMS Partners Brace For Disruption To Profit Pay OutsThe firm is the last of the U.K.'s biggest firms not to take action in response to COVID-19.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 21, 2020 | International Edition
The Thorny Issue of AI Use by Law Firms – Being a Luddite vs. Being Held LiableWhat are the thorniest issues when it comes to the use of AI by lawyers?
By Sinead O'Callaghan, Michael Cumming-Bruce and Andrew Flynn
5 minute read
April 21, 2020 | International Edition
DWF Nabs Another Big Four Data Protection LeaderThe firm previously hired from the auditor at the start of 2020.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 20, 2020 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Brussels Partner DiesThe partner had been at CC for 27 years.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 20, 2020 | International Edition
Goodwin, Cooley Advise On UK Government Coronavirus FundAshurst are also advising the government on the scheme to provide small companies with financing.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 17, 2020 | International Edition
Clydes Becomes Latest Firm To Furlough UK Staff And Defer DistributionsThe firm has also established a hardship fund which staff who face unique financial concerns and constraints can apply for support from.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
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