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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 03, 2021 | International Edition

CMS Top Pay Reaches Record Post-Merger High, LLP Accounts Show

CMS management pay also increased by over 10% for the last financial year, in which the firm posted a modest uptick in revenues.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 02, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters Appoints Co-Heads of Leveraged Finance Practice

The UK leadership appointments follow the departure of Adam Freeman, who stepped down from the partnership in January.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

February 01, 2021 | International Edition

UK Top 100 Firm Bucks Trend By Increasing Office Footprint

The move comes as a number of firms have confirmed plans to review their real estate needs in light of the pandemic.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

January 29, 2021 | International Edition

Macfarlanes and Charles Russell Take Top Spots in 2021 Global Elite Private Client Directory

The directory, compiled by ALM, catalogues the top lawyers advising the world's ultra high net-worth individuals.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

January 28, 2021 | International Edition

Ashurst Lowers Bonus Thresholds After COVID-19 Impact, MoFo Hands Out Extra London Rewards

Ashurst staff who participated in the firm's reduced hours scheme will have their bonus threshold adjusted.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

January 28, 2021 | International Edition

RPC Plucks From Latham For Latest London Partner

The appointment follows the hire of former Travers Smith commercial, IP and tech head, Tom Purton earlier this month.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

January 28, 2021 | International Edition

Surge In UK Law Staff Seeking Help For Anxiety, Study Finds

Since March 2020, over a third of requests to LawCare for support related to the pandemic, the mental health charity found.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

January 26, 2021 | International Edition

Another White & Case London Partner Leaves, Heads for Proskauer

The departure is the latest in a flurry of recent partner exits from the firm's London ranks.

By Rose Walker | Simon Lock

2 minute read

January 25, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters Appoints New Middle East Energy Head

The partner relocated form the London base in November as part of the transfer.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

January 25, 2021 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Calls Time on Barcelona Base

Local lawyers will split their time working from home and commuting to the firm's Madrid office.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read