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]
November 22, 2019 | International Edition
Ashurst Crowned Law Firm of the Year as DWF's Leaitherland Honoured at The British Legal Awards 2019White & Case, Gateley, Taylor Wessing and Pinsent Masons were also among the night's big winners.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
November 21, 2019 | International Edition
KPMG Looks To Build Out Legal Automation Practice With New HiresThe firm is looking to hire two new heads of department in the automation space, focusing particularly on contract law.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 19, 2019 | Legal Week
RPC Ditches All-Equity Partnership StructureThe firm has added new roles including fixed share equity partners and salaried partners, as well as an of counsel position.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 19, 2019 | International Edition
RPC Ditches All-Equity Partnership StructureThe firm has added new roles including fixed share equity partners and salaried partners, as well as an of counsel position, amid a battle for talent.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 19, 2019 | International Edition
Magic Circle Duo Lead as Swedish Pharma Giant Agrees to UK Rival TakeoverThe deal is valued at around £500 million.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 18, 2019 | International Edition
US Duo Pick Up Roles on Multibillion-Dollar SoftBank DealThe two firms are advising SoftBank on a joint venture with South Korean tech giant Naver, which involves merging key business lines.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 15, 2019 | International Edition
Freshfields Grabs Linklaters Flexi-Lawyer HeadThe hire comes a day after his departure from Linklaters.
By Simon Lock | Krishnan Nair
2 minute read
November 14, 2019 | International Edition
Linklaters Flexi-Lawyer Head Leaves After Just Weeks In the RoleThe Magic Circle firm will not replace its outgoing global head of alternative legal services, who only took up the role in October.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 14, 2019 | International Edition
SRA On Hunt For New Enforcement Head Amid Snowballing Harassment ComplaintsA recent report showed that last year the SRA received a record number of harassment complaints.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 13, 2019 | International Edition
Ashurst to Team Up With UnitedLex Leader on InvestigationsThe firm describes it as a 'first-of-its-kind' partnership in Germany, where the collaboration is taking place.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
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