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]
September 06, 2019 | Legal Week
Leading Linklaters Partner Dies In Cycling AccidentThe Magic Circle firm's senior partner has led tributes to the partner following the accident that happened this weekend.
By Simon Lock
1 minute read
September 05, 2019 | International Edition
Ropes & Gray Boosts Trainee Salaries In Line With US CompetitorThe U.S. firm has boosted trainee salaries by 10%.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 05, 2019 | International Edition
Cabinet Office Unveils Plans For New £400m Legal PanelMajor UK government roster will replace two existing panels that currently feature 22 firms.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 05, 2019 | International Edition
'I Flicked an Elastic Band and Hit The Counsel Between the Eyes': A Q&A With Linklaters' Nicole KarThe Magic Circle firm's head of competition talks about the Sainsbury's-Asda talks, the firm's canteen and bending her thumb backwards.
By Simon Lock
6 minute read
September 04, 2019 | International Edition
Transatlantic Firm Wins Brexit Mandate From Department for TransportThe contract includes resilience planning for EU Exit Day and follows recent awards to Hogan Lovells and Slaughter and May.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 03, 2019 | International Edition
Davis Polk Takes Lead Role on Major European Private Equity Firm FloatThe elite New York firm has won a new client as Nordic giant EQT looks to raise over €500 million with a listing.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 02, 2019 | International Edition
Kennedys Makes Flurry of Partner Hires From Rivals, Adds Four-Lawyer DWF TeamThe firm further bolsters its professional liability capabilities with hires from DAC Beachcroft and RPC.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 02, 2019 | International Edition
A&O Surpasses Linklaters in Latest FTSE 100 Adviser RankingsSlaughter and May maintains top spot for FTSE 100 clients, and pulled clear of HSF for total number of listed clients.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
August 30, 2019 | International Edition
Andersen Global Enters Second Firm Collaboration This WeekThe latest collaboration agreement is the second announced the firm has announced this week.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 30, 2019 | International Edition
Sir John Major Instructs HSF As Legal Fightback Against Parliament Shutdown Heats UpGina Miller engaged Mishcon de Reya earlier this week to attempt to block a parliament shutdown.
By Rose Walker and Simon Lock
2 minute read
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