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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 01, 2021 | International Edition

DWF Taps Addleshaws for New Scottish Employment Head

The appointment follows the departure of DWF's UK employment head to Shoosmiths in 2020.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

March 01, 2021 | International Edition

Osborne Clarke Appoints First US Managing Partner 

The new appointment was previously head of the firm's New York office, which he helped launch in 2016.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

March 01, 2021 | International Edition

Ex-Skadden Star Stephen Sims Joins UK Asset Management Boutique

He retired from the Skadden partnership in June 2019 after eight years at the firm.

By Simon Lock

1 minute read

February 26, 2021 | International Edition

Ex-Irwin Mitchell Paralegal Barred For Dishonest Conduct

The SRA found that he had destroyed a Notice of Trial document and falsley claimed not to have received it.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 26, 2021 | International Edition

'Being True to Your Identity Allows You to Be Your Best At Work': One Lawyer on the Importance of LGBTQ+ Networks

Victoria Jackson, an associate at BLM, talks about how coming out about her sexuality at work made her feel, and how firms can help promote equality and diversity in the workplace.

By Victoria Jackson

4 minute read

February 26, 2021 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Raids Greenberg for Four-Lawyer London Team

It is the second team hire by the firm this year after it added a private client team from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 26, 2021 | International Edition

PwC Appoints New Legal Head in the UK

The new head takes over from Ed Stacey, who has led the UK operation since 2017.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 25, 2021 | International Edition

Mishcon Hands Lawyers, Staff Unlimited Remote and Flexible Working

The law firm is the latest to broaden its flexible and remote working arrangements.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

February 25, 2021 | International Edition

BLM Hands Senior Partner a Second Term 

It follows the re-election of the firm's managong partner in July last year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 24, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters Formalises Three Leadership Challengers, But One Favourite Emerges

Three candidates now remain in contention for the top job at the firm, following the departure of Tom Shropshire.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read