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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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July 21, 2021 | International Edition

RPC Strengthens Insurance Team Following International Network Launch

The appointment is the firm's fourth partner hire of the year so far.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 20, 2021 | International Edition

Ince UK Managing Partner Exits Less Than a Year Into Role

It is the latest in a series of senior departures at the firm in the past 18 months.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 19, 2021 | International Edition

European IPOs: Which Law Firms Are Top Investment Banks Turning To?

Analysis of Bloomberg and Dealogic data shows which law firms are winning IPO mandates from which investment banks.

By Simon Lock

5 minute read

July 19, 2021 | International Edition

Travers Smith NQ Pay Hits Magic Circle Levels

Travers' NQ salary bump puts it on a par with U.K. rival Macfarlanes.

By Hannah Roberts and Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 16, 2021 | International Edition

Ashurst Plans to Cut Travel Emissions, Paper and Plastics in Latest Sustainability Drive

The move comes as firms across the industry set improved targets for emissions reductions.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 15, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters to Review Lockstep As New Managing Partner Takes Charge

The firm is considering a "variety of proposals" aimed at making the model "more entrepreneurial and more flexible".

By Simon Lock

4 minute read

July 15, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters Elects New Managing Partner

The appointment follows a ratification by the firm's partnership after he was recommended by the Linklaters partnership board.

By Simon Lock

1 minute read

July 15, 2021 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Posts Stellar UK Profit, Revenue Growth 

The firm boosted U.K. profits, PEP and revenues by double-digits, but global growth remained muted.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 14, 2021 | International Edition

Knights Revenues, Profits Surge Off Back of Acquisitions

The firm posted revenue growth of nearly 40% which came as a result of its recent acquisitions spree.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 13, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters Prepares to Elect Finance Head As Next Managing Partner

The recommendation follows a contest between two candidates.

By Simon Lock

1 minute read