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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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January 07, 2021 | International Edition

Latham & Watkins London Partner Exits To Launch Boutique

The partner previous served as vice chair of the firm's global tax practice.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

January 05, 2021 | International Edition

King & Spalding Swoops In For Reed Smith London Duo

The pair had been at Reed Smith for a decade and previously worked together at Pinsent Masons.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

December 31, 2020 | International Edition

In Pictures: December's Key Partner Moves

Who moved where in the last month of 2020?

By Law.com International Staff

1 minute read

December 29, 2020 | International Edition

In Pictures: Europe's Biggest Hires of 2020

A testing year did little to slow the recruiting ambitions of Europe's legal elite.

By Simon Lock

9 minute read

December 22, 2020 | International Edition

In Pictures: The Biggest UK Hires of 2020

The year saw unusual churn at Slaughters, rare laterals at Quinn Emanuel and Jones Day, and more exits from Freshfields and A&O.

By Simon Lock

7 minute read

December 21, 2020 | International Edition

Clifford Chance, Pinsents and Burges Salmon Advise On UK Government Vaccine Programme

The firms are collectively earning £3 million for their advisory work on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine programme.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

December 18, 2020 | International Edition

Revealed: Which Firms Added (And Lost) The Most London Partners in 2020

London's lateral hire market is down to its lowest point in 10 years, according to new research.

By Simon Lock

4 minute read

December 17, 2020 | International Edition

LV= General Counsel Exits As Insurer Sold for £530M

Clifford Chance, Weil Gotshal and Norton Rose all take up roles on the £530 million deal.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

December 17, 2020 | International Edition

UK Trio Lead On £1B TalkTalk Takeover

The deal will see the broadband provider taken private by an asset management firm.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

December 16, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters and Slaughters Win COVID-19 Mandates From UK Government Worth Over £2M

The two firms are advising the UK department for transport on legal matters related to the rail and freight industries stemming from the pandemic.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read