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 08, 2020 | International Edition

Five Top Law Firms Lead On £1.4B UBS Pension Deal

The 'de-risking' deal was agreed between the UBS pension scheme and insurers Zurich and Canada Life.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 07, 2020 | International Edition

Half of UK Law Leaders Expect To Cut Staff Headcount This Year, Poll Finds

Expectations of revenue declines and less office space requirements also emerged in the figures.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 06, 2020 | International Edition

UK MPs File SRA Complaint Against HSF Over Role in HBOS Fraud Scandal

The firm has been criticised for its involvement in the U.K. bank's compensation scheme for victims as well as for its role advising the Post Office.

By Simon Lock

6 minute read

July 03, 2020 | International Edition

UK Top 50 Firm Starts COVID-19 Redundancy Consultation

It's the firm's second redundancy process in the past nine months.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 03, 2020 | International Edition

Slaughters, Eversheds to Reopen UK Offices

Meanwhile, Linklaters has rolled out temperature checks for staff returning to the firm's London HQ.

By Meganne Tillay | Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 03, 2020 | International Edition

Two More UK Law Firms Unveil COVID-19 Trainee Deferrals, Measures

The measures include deferring new starters and establishing a mentoring scheme.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 02, 2020 | International Edition

DWF Delays Salary Reviews Citing Economic Outlook

The development comes just days after the firm decided to shut its Singapore and Brussels offices, amid a sliding share price which on Thursday morning hit its lowest ever value.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read