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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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March 10, 2021 | International Edition

DOJ Setback In Battle Over Clyde & Co $300M Escrow Funds

A US Court has dismissed an arrest warrant and forfeiture proceedings over client funds held by Clyde & Co which it claims are linked to money-laundering.

By Simon Lock

4 minute read

March 10, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters Signs Code to Tackle Afro Hair Discrimination

The firm will explicitly protect its Black colleagues who come to work with natural hair and protective Afro-hairstyles.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

March 10, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters Latest Law Firm Set For Dublin Office Launch

A flurry of international law firms have plans to launch in the city.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

March 09, 2021 | International Edition

RPC Spins Off Consulting Business With Sale to US Tech Firm

The consulting business had been part of RPC since 2015, when it was acquired from Marriott Sinclair.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

March 09, 2021 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Called In as Woodford Fund Embroiled in Mismanagement Claims

The firm is representing the administrator of Neil Woodford's former fund in relation to a number of court claims over its handling of Woodford's funds.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

March 05, 2021 | International Edition

Nine Firms Win Places on New Government Sports & Arts Legal Panel

The £2.5 million panel will see firms advise public bodies Sport England, U.K. Sport and Arts Council England.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

March 05, 2021 | International Edition

Top Law Firms Pick Up Mandates on Multi-Billion Pound Deliveroo IPO

The food delivery service firm was recently valued at over $7 billion.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

March 05, 2021 | International Edition

LOD Makes 'Significant Investment' In Legal Tech Firm

The move is part of a 'strategic partnership' the firms have agreed.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

March 04, 2021 | International Edition

'Unbelievably Busy': What's Behind London's Lateral Hiring Surge?

Over 80 partner hires took place in the first two months of the year, with disputes, private equity and real estate hires proving increasingly popular with firms in London

By Simon Lock

8 minute read

March 02, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters and Gibson Dunn Advise on Multi-Million Trustpilot IPO

Trustpilot is one of the first European companies to announce London listing plans this year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read