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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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November 18, 2020 | International Edition

Slaughter and May London Partner Exits After Internal Investigation

The firm has notified the Solicitors Regulation Authority about the behaviour of the financing partner.

By Meganne Tillay | Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 18, 2020 | International Edition

Weightmans Hands Senior Partner Another Term

David Lewis, who joined the firm over three decades ago as an articled clerk, first took on the role in 2018.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 18, 2020 | International Edition

Law Firm Opens 'Virtual Pub' To Beat Lockdown Blues

The firm designed the lay-out of the 'venue' by cutomising a platform built by a virtual networking software developer.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 17, 2020 | International Edition

High Court Slams SDT Over 'Seriously Flawed' Verdict

The appeal had been brought by the legal regulator over the SDT's decision not to prosecute a solicitor accused of fraud.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

November 17, 2020 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Senior Partner Gets Second Term

He was first elected to the role in 2017, and will start his second term with immediate effect.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 17, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters and Freshfields Advise On Europe Multi-Billion Payment Provider Merger

The deal will see two European-based payment heavyweights combine.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 16, 2020 | International Edition

Fieldfisher Cuts 20 As COVID-19 Lay-Offs Continue

The cuts, which the firm says have been accelerated by the pandemic, follow a decrease in demand for "administrative support".

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 16, 2020 | International Edition

UK Top 100 Firm Acquires Digital Law Boutique

The boutique's founder will become a partner at the new firm, and joins with a team.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

November 06, 2020 | International Edition

BCLP and RPC Buck 2020 Trend With Larger Promotion Rounds

For RPC, this is the second round of the year as the firm transitions to its new partnership structure.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

November 05, 2020 | International Edition

Economic Headwinds of COVID 19 – What Legal Disputes Are on the Horizon?

RPC head of disputes Simon Hart assesses the four factors which might define litigation post-COVID.

By Simon Hart, RPC

5 minute read