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]
March 29, 2021 | International Edition
Pinsents Promotes Largest Round Since 2018 After Missing Gender TargetThe firm has promoted another member of its flexi lawyer business, Vario, to partner.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 26, 2021 | International Edition
Gibson Dunn Defeated as Supreme Court Dismisses Asda Equal Pay AppealUK firm Leigh Day dispatches yet another international firm in its latest major court victory.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 26, 2021 | International Edition
Remote Working: Two More UK Law Firms Upgrade Post-Pandemic PoliciesMultiple firms have upgraded their remote and flexible working policies in light of changes to working patterns brought about by the pandemic.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 25, 2021 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher Posts Latest Double-Digit London Revenue GrowthThe latest figures follow a flurry of partner hires by the firm so far this year.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
March 25, 2021 | International Edition
Little Movement as Latest Three Firms Unveil 2020 Pay GapsClifford Chance, Clyde & Co and Irwin Mitchell saw their overall pay gaps remain fairly static.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
March 24, 2021 | International Edition
Several UK Firms Sign Up to Code Tackling Afro Hair DiscriminationFirms that sign up to the code pledge to protect Black lawyers and staff who come to work with natural hair and Afro-hairstyles.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 23, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters Ups Partner Gender Targets Following Previous ShortfallsPreviously, the firm had targeted 30% female promotions per year.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 22, 2021 | International Edition
Novartis Hits Pharma Rival for New Chief Legal OfficerIt comes less than a month after Novartis lost its former chief legal officer to biotech giant Moderna.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
March 22, 2021 | International Edition
Junior Solicitor Struck Off for Losing Documents Secures Re-HearingThe case drew widespread concern over the SRA's handling of prosecutions against junior solicitors.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
March 19, 2021 | International Edition
Two More Top UK Firms To Hand Staff Pandemic BonusesSeven UK firms have now committed to paying additional bonuses to staff so far this year.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
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