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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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August 02, 2019 | International Edition

In Pictures: The Moves of the Week

Moves this week for Eversheds Sutherland, Taylor Wessing and Bird & Bird.

By Legal Week

1 minute read

August 01, 2019 | International Edition

Ex-Dentons Staffer Expelled from Industry for Fraudulent Conduct

A Dubai-based employee 'forged medical documents and falsely claimed sick pay'.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 31, 2019 | International Edition

HFW PEP Drops to 11-Year Low As Profits Slide 9%

The firm's revenue has stayed flat at just under £179 million.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 30, 2019 | International Edition

Sports Direct Appoints New Head of Legal Amid Financial Turmoil

The appointment comes during a period of financial upheaval at the retailer.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 26, 2019 | International Edition

Mishcon and RPC See Revenue Upticks

Mishcon's PEP stayed steady at £1 million while RPC saw a 13% rise amid practice restructuring.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 26, 2019 | International Edition

Harassment Complaints to the SRA Soared by Nearly 500% Last Year

The Solicitors Regulation Authority received 70 harassment complaints in the year to October 2018, on the back of #metoo movement.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 26, 2019 | International Edition

Osborne Clarke Revenues Jump 11% As Firm Mulls Sweden Closure

The firm's revenues have risen by 80% in just five years.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 25, 2019 | International Edition

Linklaters Matches Fellow Magic Circle GDL Grant Hikes

Linklaters is the latest firm to raise its grant.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 24, 2019 | International Edition

Mid-Tier Firm Strikes Latest Legaltech Deal

The move follows Simmons & Simmons' acquisition of legal tech firm, Wavelength.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 22, 2019 | International Edition

Mishcon de Reya Mulls Capital-Raising

The firm is exploring a public listing or stake sale to fund its growth strategy, in what would be one of the industry's most closely watched test cases for taking third party investment.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read