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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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December 03, 2019 | International Edition

Dechert Joins Others in Reduced London Promotions

A number of U.S. firms have made up fewer London lawyers to partner this year.

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December 03, 2019 | International Edition

Fieldfisher Reels in Osborne Clarke Life Sciences Head

The partner takes on the role after 14 years at Osborne Clarke.

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December 02, 2019 | International Edition

Squire Patton Boggs Unveils New European Leadership Amid Global Growth

The firm will have new European and London managing partners from January.

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November 29, 2019 | International Edition

Good News For Slaughters and Ashurst As Daily Mail Takes On i Newspaper

The two firms are advising on the high profile media deal worth £49.6 million.

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November 29, 2019 | International Edition

US Law Firm Employee Fined by UK Regulator Over Drunken Assault on Aeroplane Staff

The SRA fine comes after the London employee had been convicted in a criminal court over the incident.

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November 29, 2019 | International Edition

Weil Bows Out Of Central Europe With Poland Exit

The firm is spinning off its third and last office in Central Europe, following closures in Prague and Budapest last year.

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November 28, 2019 | International Edition

UK Lawyers' Disciplinary Body Owed Millions in Uncollected Fines

The U.K.'s Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has fined several heavyweight law firms in recent years.

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November 27, 2019 | International Edition

Shearman's Latest Promotion Round Sees Paris Overtake London

The firm has promoted eight lawyers to the partnership internationally.

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November 25, 2019 | International Edition

Linklaters In Talks Over New Moorgate HQ

The 27-storey development under consideration is less than 400 metres away from the Magic Circle firm's current headquarters.

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November 22, 2019 | International Edition

Ince Fires Singapore Managing Partner Following Molestation Verdict

The Singapore head had been fined $15,000 after pleading guilty to charges of molestation and harassment.

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