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]
May 04, 2021 | International Edition
gunnercooke Debuts in Scotland With Double Office LaunchThe move comes less than a year after the firm opened its first international base in Berlin.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 04, 2021 | International Edition
Bird & Bird, Irwin Mitchell Promote Bumper Sets To Partner Amid Latest RoundsDentons and Howard Kennedy have also announced 2021 partner promotions.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
May 04, 2021 | International Edition
Knights Adds 138 Fee Earners For £11M in Latest UK AcquisitionThe deal comes less than two months after the firm bought Surrey-based law firm Mundays for just over £5 million.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 30, 2021 | International Edition
US Biotech Giant Enlists Slaughter and May, Covington In Dispute With EUThe U.S. company is seeking to annul a decision by the European Commission to review its $8 billion acquisition of another U.S. business.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 29, 2021 | International Edition
Listing Will 'Turbo-Charge' Mishcon, Say Leaders - But Sceptics RemainFloating will provide a warchest for international growth and technology, the firm's management says, but others believe the move is 'misconceived'.
By Simon Lock
8 minute read
April 28, 2021 | International Edition
Mishcon de Reya Plans London Listing Following Partnership VoteThe potential listing could happen as early as the last quarter of this year, the firm has announced.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 28, 2021 | International Edition
Latest UK Firm Hands Global Staff 'Thank You' BonusStaff are being given a one-off bonus to thank them for their "extraordinary contributions" during the pandemic, the firm said.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 26, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman & Sterling Continues Munich Raid on LinklatersThe moves follow the appointment of Linklaters partner duo Florian Harder and Jann Jetter to relaunch the Munich office in January.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 26, 2021 | International Edition
Are Virtual Partner Promotion Rounds Here to Stay?The lockdown has changed how partner promotions processes are run but opinion is divided over whether it is a good thing.
By Simon Lock
7 minute read
April 26, 2021 | International Edition
Deloitte Adds DLA Piper Partner in First UK Lateral Since Kemp Little TakeoverThe partner joins after over a decade at DLA Piper, including nine years as partner.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
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