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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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September 16, 2020 | International Edition

UK Government COVID-19 Testing In 'Blatant Breach' of GDPR

Emails with personal data relating to COVID-19 test results were sent to the wrong recipient.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 16, 2020 | International Edition

Two More Firms End Reduced Hour Schemes

The firms originally brought in the schemes earlier this year as part of a wave of COVID-19 financial measures.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 15, 2020 | International Edition

Deloitte Legal Strengthens European Offering Via Italian Alliance

The Big Four giant's legal arm has agreed a strategic alliance with an Italian employment specialist.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 15, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters and Freshfields Join Calls To UK PM To Support Trans Rights

Four firms are among over 60 organisations who have petitioned the government to stand by its commitments to the transgender community.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

September 15, 2020 | International Edition

PwC Legal Plots Post-Brexit Environment Focus With Pinsents Hire

The new partner will act as the firm's first dedicated environmental legal services lead.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 14, 2020 | International Edition

US and Magic Circle Firms Advising On G4S Takeover Bid

The prospective offer values the U.K. private security firm at almost £3 billion.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 14, 2020 | International Edition

KPMG UK Law Chief: 'We'll Never Go Back To The Way We Were Before'

Nick Roome discusses the future of remote working, his division's expansion plans and what gives KPMG an advantage over traditional law firms.

By Simon Lock

6 minute read

September 14, 2020 | International Edition

Keystone To Restart Dividend Payments Despite H1 Profits Fall

The firm's profits fell by nearly 20% for the first half of the year, but revenue and cash position increased.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 11, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters and CMS Restart Partner Distributions After COVID Delays

Linklaters has already paid back partners their delayed distributions, and is set to return to its usual timetable.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 11, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters Luxembourg 'Founding Father' Dies

The industry stalwart was also a Commander of the British Empire for his work fostering relations between Luxembourg and the U.K.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read