NEXT

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]

Connect with this author

August 29, 2019 | International Edition

Ex-Burges Salmon Trainee Legal Exec Expelled For Falsifying Evidence

An SRA ruling found that she had acted dishonestly and ordered that no legal firm should employ her without its expressed permission.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 23, 2019 | International Edition

International Cricket Council Names Former FA Executive as New GC

The current general counsel has left his post to become CEO of USA Cricket.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 23, 2019 | International Edition

A&O On Hunt For Global Legal Knowledge Technology Lead

Long-standing legal knowledge head Ruth Ward has left the firm for a government role.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 22, 2019 | International Edition

Eversheds Pays Out to MP Keir Starmer For Legal Advice

The firm also paid another MP £16,000 for an after-dinner speech.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 22, 2019 | International Edition

Eleven Firms Win Spots On £64M Government Legal Panel

The Crown Commercial Service has selected a host of specialist and full-service law firms to deliver advice on costs law.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 21, 2019 | International Edition

Linklaters Rebuilds New York Funds Practice With Team Hire

The Magic Circle firm's NY office was hit by a funds team defection to Debevoise & Plimpton earlier this year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 21, 2019 | International Edition

Insurance Duo Win Ministry Of Defence Contracts Worth £10M

The two firms will handle litigation matters for the MoD on thousands of compensation claims made against it each year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 21, 2019 | International Edition

Ropes & Gray Leads On Transatlantic Private Equity Deal

The deal sees Great Rail Journeys, a subsidiary of U.K. private equity firm Duke Street, acquire U.S.-based Vacations By Rail.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 20, 2019 | International Edition

Kennedys Appoints Woman As First Global Managing Partner

The firm has appointed a Sheffield based partner to the newly created role.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 19, 2019 | International Edition

White & Case LLP Profits and Turnover Fall

The firm's operating profit has fallen by nearly 10% following 36% growth the previous year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read