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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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June 19, 2020 | International Edition

Law Firms' Past Links To Slavery and Imperialism Unearthed

UK law firms including Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Farrer & Co have apologised for historic links to the slave trade and British imperialism following research by Law.com International.

By Simon Lock

7 minute read

June 17, 2020 | International Edition

Conflict Fears Raised Over HSF Role on FCA COVID-19 Review

An advisory firm has called on HSF to disclose its insurance and broker clients given its advisory role for the UK regulator.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

June 17, 2020 | International Edition

Magic Circle Firms Prepare to Reappear in London Bases

The elite group are taking relatively similar approaches as they look to allow people back into the office.

By Rose Walker | Hannah Roberts | Simon Lock | Varsha Patel | Meganne Tillay

5 minute read

June 16, 2020 | International Edition

Ex-Freshfields Partner Sells Directory Business to Chambers & Partners

The former partner set up the online venture in 2017 with two other lawyers who had both worked at Freshfields.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

June 16, 2020 | International Edition

Kennedys Kicks off UK Results Season With Strong Turnover Growth

The firm has grown its revenue after a year of aggressive global expansion, via new offices and hires.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

June 15, 2020 | International Edition

CMS, Deloitte Eye UK Office Return Next Month

The plans come after Dentons today announced that staff could return its London office, as more firms look to the future about office usage.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

June 15, 2020 | International Edition

UK Government Injects £45M More Into Post-Brexit Trade Legal Panel

The U.K.'s cabinet office is now offering an estimated £115 million for advice on post-Brexit trade law.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

June 12, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters Holds NQ Pay Decision As Reed Smith Cuts Trainee Spots

Herbert Smith Freehills has also joined the ranks of firms taking action that affects their junior ranks, as the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

June 12, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters Diversity Chief Talks About His Experiences of Racism

Daniel Danso encourages his colleagues to recognise and acknowledge racism when they see it.

By Daniel Danso

5 minute read

June 10, 2020 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Furloughs Associates, Splits Bonuses and Approves Reduced Hours Scheme

The firm had previously announced plans to furlough some fee-earning and business services staff.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read