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]
December 02, 2020 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Puts Dozens of Roles At RiskThe firm is the latest to undertake job cuts amid the ongoing uncertainty caused by pandemic.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
December 02, 2020 | International Edition
US-Owned Litigation Firm Opens in LiverpoolThe new base will be the firm's second in the U.K., after it opened in London last year.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
December 02, 2020 | International Edition
Senior Partner Steps Down From Private Equity Backed Law FirmHis exit follows that of the former CEO, who left the firm at the start of the year.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
December 02, 2020 | International Edition
Charles Russell Speechlys Relaunches In Hong Kong As Registered Local Law FirmThe firm has also added disputes heft across several of its international offices.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
December 01, 2020 | International Edition
SRA Bans Former Eversheds and Kingsley Napley EmployeesThe two cases saw the former employees falsify signatures and misuse funds.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
December 01, 2020 | International Edition
Ince Buoyed By Overseas Offices as UK Revenue SlumpsThe listed firm has also announced sweeping changes to its leadership team.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
December 01, 2020 | International Edition
Linklaters Ditches Quarterly Distributions in Favour of More Frequent Pay-OutsThe firm is the latest to seek greater flexibility and move away from large, rigid partner distributions at a time when margins are tight.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 30, 2020 | International Edition
Law Firms Targeted By Scammers Posing as SRAThe coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in phishing attacks, with scammers taking advantage of home-working vulnerabilities.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 30, 2020 | International Edition
Stephenson Harwood Litigation Hire Falls Through"You win some, you lose some," said Stephenson Harwood's CEO after losing out on the Bird & Bird patent litigation partner.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
November 29, 2020 | International Edition
Latest COVID-19 UK Staff Cuts: A Firm-By-Firm GuideAs of this month, 25 firms have made or are making redundancies as a result of the pandemic disruption.
By Simon Lock
9 minute read
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