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]
April 18, 2021 | International Edition
EY Survey Finds UK Lawyers Will Embrace Virtual Court Hearings, Third-Party Funding Post-PandemicThe Big Four firm's research also found that many U.K. businesses expect the volume of legal disputes to increase this year.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 16, 2021 | International Edition
Colin v Cuthbert: M&S Calls In Global Law Firm for 'Battle of the Caterpillars'The supermarket chain has taken legal action over Aldi's own caterpillar cake brand, Cuthbert.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 16, 2021 | International Edition
Bird & Bird Feathers London Arbitration Nest With HSF's PeacockHe joins as arbitration head after more than two decades at Herbert Smith Freehills.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 16, 2021 | International Edition
DWF Rolls Out Business Services Graduate SchemeThe firm is the latest to introduce new training schemes outside of the traditional legal sphere.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 16, 2021 | International Edition
Clydes Scraps One London Office As It Rolls Out New 'Hybrid Model' of WorkingThe firm is reducing its office footprint by over 80,000 square feet.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
April 15, 2021 | International Edition
Pinsents Opens UK Offices, Latest to Survey Staff on Post-Pandemic Office WorkingThe firm is the latest to let staff gradually return to its U.K. offices as the lockdown restrictions ease.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
April 15, 2021 | International Edition
Fieldfisher Bucks Trend With Smallest Promotions Round in Half a DecadeThe promotions round is the firm's smallest since 2016, and spans the Manchester, London and Brussels offices.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 14, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters Adds Financial Sponsor Co-head From FreshfieldsThe new partner will take on a leadership role in the firm's global financial sponsors group.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
April 14, 2021 | International Edition
How the Pandemic Is Changing The Way Law Firms Use LegaltechIt's fair to say legaltech teams have had a busy 12 months. Everything from meeting clients through to court hearings and signing off on transactions…
By Simon Lock
8 minute read
April 14, 2021 | International Edition
Weil Gotshal and Linklaters Among Law Firms Launching Sustainability ApprenticeshipsThe new scheme is being spearheaded by the 'CRS apprenticeship trailblazer group', in collaboration with a number of not-for-profit organisations.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
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