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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August 05, 2020 | International Edition

The Latest on Investigations into Ex-CMS, Ex-Clydes, and Freshfields Partners

The UK's Solicitors Regulation Authority has closed one investigation but others are continuing.

By Simon Lock | Rose Walker

3 minute read

August 05, 2020 | International Edition

Blake Morgan Offloads 25-Strong Team to UK Rival

The firm parts ways with its clinical negligence, personal injury and costs team, led by three partners.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 05, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters Hits Schulte Again For New York Funds Growth

The hire is the third new partner from the U.S. firm by Linklaters in a year, as U.K. firms continue to push forward in the U.S.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 04, 2020 | International Edition

Pinsents Starts Paying Out Delayed Partner Profits, Scraps Reduced Hours Scheme

The firm has decided the discontinue the reduced hours programme after three months following a review.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

August 04, 2020 | International Edition

Womble Bond Rebuked by Regulator For Breaching Accounts Rules

The UK's Solicitors Regulation Authority found that the firm had breached the rules by providing a client with a banking facility.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

August 04, 2020 | International Edition

US Firm Branches Out Into UK Restructuring With Partner Hire

The hire is the firm's first foray into the restructuring and insolvency sector outside of the US.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters Offers Accommodation and Funds to Staff Affected By Domestic Abuse

U.K. staff will be offered temporary accomodation, access to funds and additional paid leave to help them overcome domestic abuse.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

August 03, 2020 | International Edition

Ince Grows Revenue 87% But Misses £100M Target

Though revenues grew substantially, organic growth at the firm was much more modest, while it also recorded losses of more than £9 million in the 12 months to March 31.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read