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Simon Lock

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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February 21, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters AI Platform Head Exits

The co-founder's role will be taken on by the firm's global innovation chief, Shilpa Bhandarkar.

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February 20, 2020 | International Edition

Winston & Strawn Former London Head Leaves Firm After Whistleblowing Claim

The litigation head withdrew claims relating to discrimination and whistleblowing against the firm before his departure.

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February 18, 2020 | International Edition

More Linklaters Lawyers Sign Up To 40 Hours Per Week Contract

The scheme, which allows German non-partners to take a reduced salary in return for a fixed 40-hour week, has doubled in size since it launched in 2017.

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February 17, 2020 | International Edition

Freshfields Grabs White & Case Brussels Team

The Magic Circle firm has taken on a three-lawyer team in the litigation space.

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February 17, 2020 | International Edition

Deloitte Legal Partners With Barclays-Backed U.K. Student Programme

The Big Four firm's legal arm will act as the exclusive legal partner to the programme.

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February 17, 2020 | International Edition

Links Looks Within Own Ranks to Fill Flexi-Lawyer Head Post

The firm has appointed its former head of legal tech to the position, after the previous post-holder left for Freshfields just weeks in the role.

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February 12, 2020 | International Edition

Cadwalader's Bonus Policy 'Put Women at Disadvantage', UK Tribunal Says

Though the tribunal agreed the bonus policy put women "at a particular disadvantage when compared with men", it ultimately ruled in favour of the firm.

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February 11, 2020 | International Edition

CMS Energy Pioneer Robert Lane CBE Passes Away  

Lane had been a partner at CMS for over three decades, founding and leading the firm's energy practice.

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February 11, 2020 | International Edition

A&O Latest Magic Circle Firm To Extend Parental Leave

The firm has extended paternity leave to 12 weeks, and extended its neonatal, fertility treatment and adoption policies.

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February 07, 2020 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Axes 28 Roles After Redundancy Consultation

It follows the transition of roles from the firm's London offices to its Liverpool base.

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