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 08, 2020 | International Edition
DLA Piper Furloughs UK Staff As Linklaters Scraps Next Profit DistributionLinklaters has also deferred bonus payments and salary reviews.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 08, 2020 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing Furloughs Staff and Suspends Distributions in UKThe firm is the latest to bring in strict new financial measures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 07, 2020 | International Edition
The Parallels of the Only Two Solicitors To Have Run the UKIn challenging circumstances Dominic Raab has been thrust into a role that has been held by only one solicitor before him: David Lloyd George.
By Simon Lock
5 minute read
April 07, 2020 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Defers Partner Profits, Furloughs StaffThe firm is the latest to take action in light of the economic pressures inflicted by the coronavirus.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 03, 2020 | International Edition
UK Lawyer Loses Law License Due to Loss and Cover-Up of Sensitive SRA DocumentsThe lawyer was also made to pay costs of £10,000 after leaving documents on a train and then claiming to have them at her home.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 02, 2020 | International Edition
DWF Guides Morrisons to Supreme Court Victory In Major Data Leak CaseThe judgement overturns a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal which had found the supermarket liable for a major data breach by a former employee.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 02, 2020 | International Edition
UK Firm Wins Lucrative £3M Ministry of Defence ContractThe firm will advise on legal services including contract management until 2023.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 01, 2020 | International Edition
Surge in Pro Bono Activity As Top Firms Step Up Coronavirus EffortsFundraisers, food and medical donations, and pro bono legal advice have all been offered by law firms across the country.
By Simon Lock
8 minute read
April 01, 2020 | International Edition
Fieldfisher Tells Staff to Use 25% of Annual Leave Before End of JuneThe move comes as the firm anticipates a spike in holiday requests once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
March 31, 2020 | International Edition
BT Cuts Firms From UK Panel as Virus Delays Line-Up AnnouncementFive firms no longer sit on the panel, while the final line-up reveal has been pushed back.
By Varsha Patel | Simon Lock
2 minute read
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