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 17, 2020 | International Edition
Linklaters Promotes Biggest London Round Since 2007, But Misses Gender TargetThe firm has made up the biggest group of new partners in London since 2007.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
UK Top 50 Firm Furloughs 170 StaffThe firm has also reduced partner payouts, delayed bonuses and halted pay-review processes.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
CC Offers £400 Remote Working Allowance as Deloitte Legal Proposes Reduced HoursClifford Chance and RPC have provided their people with funds to buy necessary equipment for remote working.
By Simon Lock and Varsha Patel
3 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
Reed Smith Loses Third London Finance Partner in Recent WeeksThe partner is set to join the London practice of Winston & Strawn - the firm's first lateral partner hire of the year.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
Reed Smith Defers Bonuses As Withers, Weightmans Furlough StaffFurther U.K. firms have furloughed staff, while Squire Patton Boggs has introduced new U.K. holiday measures.
By Rose Walker, Hannah Roberts and Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 15, 2020 | International Edition
Freshfields US M&A Head Exits FirmThe departure of one of the firm's highest-earning partners marks a blow to its US expansion efforts.
By Krishnan Nair and Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 15, 2020 | International Edition
London Dominates in Reduced CMS Promotions RoundThe firm has appointed 41 new partners globally, nearly half of whom are based in London.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
April 15, 2020 | International Edition
Two-Lawyer Mishcon Team Launches Sports BoutiqueThe firm's head of sports is a co-founding member of the new venture, dubbed Livida Sport.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 15, 2020 | International Edition
Pinsents Acts as Coronavirus-Hit Events Firm Raises CapitalThe company has lost revenue as a result of a wave of event cancellations and delays including the Tokyo Olympics.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 15, 2020 | International Edition
Corporate Lawyers Jump to Restructuring as COVID-19 Mandates MountAshurst and DLA Piper lawyers with restructuring and insolvency experience have volunteered to assist with mounting workloads.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
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