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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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February 12, 2021 | International Edition

EY Law Appoints First Ever UK Legal 'Transformation' Head

The firm has also made a trio of additions to its legal function consulting arm from NewLaw rivals.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 09, 2021 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Takes UK Firm's Disputes Head In London Boost

The partner also led the U.K. firm's London contentious asset management group as well as its reputation management practice.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

February 09, 2021 | International Edition

Swathe of Law Firms Provide Lawyers to UK Test & Trace Programme

Seven law firms are set to receive a combined total of over £1 million for secondments to the Department of Health and Social Care.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 09, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters and Covington & Burling Advise on €4.9B Smartphone Supplier Deal

The trasaction values the Anglo-German firm at €67.50 a share, and is the latest in a series of multi-billion euro deals.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 09, 2021 | International Edition

MP Slams Regulator as HSF-Lloyds Investigation Comes to an End

A group of MPs previously complained to the SRA over HSF's role advising Lloyds in relation to the HBOS Reading fraud.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

February 08, 2021 | International Edition

Osborne Clarke Ends Salary Cuts, Set to Repay Staff in Full

The firm originally introduced a 7% cut for staff in June last year in the wake of the pandemic.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 08, 2021 | International Edition

Reed Smith Takes Sidley Austin London Finance Partner

The partner had been at Sidley Austin for over a decade.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 05, 2021 | International Edition

Greenberg Secures Victory In Hotly-Anticipated SFO Supreme Court Battle

The Supreme Court overturned a High Court decision in a legal battle over the extent of the Serious Fraud Office's extra-jurisdictional powers.

By Simon Lock

4 minute read

February 04, 2021 | International Edition

Watson Farley, Stewarts Partners Depart For Litigation Boutique

The new appointees include Stewarts head of media disputes and a former Ropes & Gray partner.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 03, 2021 | International Edition

'All Pieces of the Jigsaw in Place': Deloitte Completes Kemp Little Takeover

Michael Castle and Andrew Joint lay out their plans for Deloitte Legal post-merger, and how they went about integrating teams during a pandemic.

By Simon Lock

4 minute read