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]
March 30, 2020 | International Edition
Remote Working and Mental Health: Law Firms' New ChallengeGood leadership, communication, and a focus on contiuing mental health services are key to weathering the COVID-19 storm, experts say.
By Simon Lock
6 minute read
March 30, 2020 | International Edition
Top Firms Consider Delaying Or Reducing Partner Profit DistributionsA Magic Circle firm is among those in talks on how to deal with partner profit distributions during the pandemic.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 30, 2020 | International Edition
Pinsents Makes Up Non-Traditional Legal Services Duo In Latest Promo RoundIn a first for the firm, the head of its clients services division and a director in its forensic accounting team have been admitted to the partnership.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 24, 2020 | International Edition
UK Listed Firm Hit By Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal ClaimsThe discrimination aspect of the claim has been dismissed, but the hearing is listed to go ahead next month.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
March 23, 2020 | International Edition
Firms Organise Virtual Drinks, Online Challenges In Morale-Boosting EffortsThe legal sector is organising a number of creative initiatives to help maintain staff wellbeing amid coronavirus disruption.
By Simon Lock
6 minute read
March 19, 2020 | International Edition
UK's Listed Firms Reel Amid 'Torrid' Market ConditionsDWF's market value fell by 17% on Wednesday while three other law firms posted their lowest share price ever.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 18, 2020 | International Edition
Virus Latest: Further Top Firms Put UK Vacation Schemes On HoldMore than 10 more firms have suspended their spring schemes.
By Simon Lock
6 minute read
March 18, 2020 | International Edition
CMS To Shift Lawyers To Restructuring Practice To Deal With Virus WorkThe firm will move lawyers from other practices into restructuring and insolvency to manage the growing workload.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
March 17, 2020 | International Edition
Latest Magic Circle Firm Instructs London Office To Work RemotelyThe firm says it will review the situation after two weeks and a small team will remain at the office to perform essential services.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
March 16, 2020 | International Edition
Slaughter and May, Others Cancel Easter Vacation Schemes Over VirusThe schemes were set to take place in the coming weeks, but have been suspended in light of the virus fallout.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
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