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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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May 26, 2021 | International Edition

Elite Trio Fit Out £1B Made.com London Float

The online home furnishings retailer is seeking to raise around £100 million from the float.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 26, 2021 | International Edition

US, UK Quintet Advise on £958M Carlyle Pharma Takeover

The deal is the latest private equity takeover of a listed U.K. business.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

May 25, 2021 | International Edition

Cadwalader London Funds Partner Joins UK Firm

Jeremy Cross was formerly head of finance at legacy SJ Berwin.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 25, 2021 | International Edition

DAC Beachcroft Launches Client Crowdsourcing Platform

The platform allows the firm's staff to collaborate with clients on business challenges.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 25, 2021 | International Edition

DWF Makes Double Acquisition As Revenues Climb Under Knowles' Leadership

The two acquisitions are the first under the leadership of Sir Nigel Knowles, who took over as CEO in May last year.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

May 25, 2021 | International Edition

Allens Victim Contacts Police as Leaked Internal Report Reveals Firm's Handling of Harassment Case

Fiona Thatcher has also contacted the Australian Human Rights Commission regarding the way the firm handled its investigation, which has come to light in an unredacted report.

By Simon Lock

5 minute read

May 24, 2021 | International Edition

10-Strong BLM Team Quits For Rival

The team hire includes three partners and will be based in London.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 21, 2021 | International Edition

KPMG Law Partner Jumps to Fieldfisher in Hamburg

The administrative law specialist leaves the Big Four firm's Germany arm in the same month it forged an alliance with a U.S. firm.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 20, 2021 | International Edition

1 in 5 Linklaters London Secretaries, PAs Take Voluntary Redundancy In Latest Industry Shake Up

The departures follow a consultation which began in March this year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

May 20, 2021 | International Edition

Ranked: The Best (And Worst) UK Law Firms For Energy Usage

The industry's first-ever firm-by-firm comparison on purchased electricity and carbon emissions has been produced following an in-depth analysis by Law.com International.

By Simon Lock

8 minute read