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]
August 26, 2020 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing Proposes Longer Equity Path For New U.K. PartnersThe proposals, if passed, would introduce a new layer of fixed-equity partners.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 25, 2020 | International Edition
Linklaters To Allow Partners, Staff To Work Remotely Up To 50% Of TimeThe firm has rolled out a new global agile working policy amid the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses reassess how their people work.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 21, 2020 | International Edition
DAC Beachcroft Strikes £65M Financing Deal With UK BanksThe firm was already discussing a refinancing with Lloyds and HSBC but agreed to a larger facility as a result of COVID-19.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
August 19, 2020 | International Edition
Weil and Cooley Lead On Multi-Billion Transatlantic Pharma DealThe deal involves a French multinational pharma firm acquiring a U.S. immunology specialist.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 18, 2020 | International Edition
Mining Giant Appoints Weil As Legal AdviserThe U.S. firm has been appointed to 'provide legal advice to the board', the company said.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 18, 2020 | International Edition
Former Paralegal Hits Freshfields With Disability Discrimination ClaimThe claim focuses on how disability and requests for adjustments at work were dealt with by Freshfields.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 17, 2020 | International Edition
Bird & Bird Cites Brexit and COVID Uncertainties as Profits DropIt is the first profit drop for the firm since 2014, while revenue growth slowed to 5%.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 14, 2020 | International Edition
COVID-19 Redundancies: Two More UK Top 100 Firms Axe StaffOver 35 roles have been affected as the firms cut business services, admin and secretarial staff.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 14, 2020 | International Edition
Ashurst Paris Partner Moves To Banking GiantThe partner is rejoining BNP Paribas after 18 months at the firm.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
August 14, 2020 | International Edition
DWF Cuts Another 27 Staff, Shrinking BT Legal Arm to TwoThe latest cull means the listed firm has cut more than 100 members of staff in the space of two months.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
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