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 13, 2021 | International Edition

Extra! Extra! Slaughters Advises Daily Mail & General Trust on Delisting Plans

The newspaper group announced plans for a major business reorgainisation which could see the Rothermere family take the business private.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 13, 2021 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Becomes First UK Firm to Post Revenue Fall

The firm's PEP figure is down over 10% on its all-time high set in 2015-16.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 13, 2021 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Ditches Hours-Based Bonus Targets

The firm recently doubled its bonus pot for staff to £13.7 million.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 12, 2021 | International Edition

DLA Leads as Tobacco Giant Enters £1B Bidding War For UK Inhaler Specialist

The FTSE 250 pharmaceutical firm had previously accepted a takeover bid from private equity firm the Carlyle Group.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 12, 2021 | International Edition

Major US Law Firm is One of Many Still Using UK Government Furlough Scheme

The firm continues to tap taxpayer money despite its profit per equity partner rising 16% to $1.53 million.

By Simon Lock

4 minute read

July 08, 2021 | International Edition

Europe's IPO Boom: Which Law Firms are Winning the Mandates?

A detailed analysis with interactive charts shows which legal advisers have advised on the largest listings in each region across the U.K. and Europe.

By Simon Lock

8 minute read

July 08, 2021 | International Edition

Kennedys, Fieldfisher Latest UK Firms to Announce Revenue Growth

The firms grew revenues by 11% and 6% in the most recent financial year respectively.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 07, 2021 | International Edition

'Government Intervention Comes With Uncertainty': Linklaters Banking Heads Reflect on 'Extremely Active' First 6 Months In the Role

The duo have only been in the job for half a year, but it's been an extraordinary period. Here they reflect on leading in a pandemic, and the biggest changes in their industry.

By Simon Lock

6 minute read