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]
May 25, 2020 | International Edition
The Six Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Law FirmsLaw firms are constantly at risk of cybercrime; how they approach this risk can be of vital importance.
By Frances McLeod
5 minute read
May 22, 2020 | International Edition
Top Firms Begin Setting Out Return-To-Work Plans in the UKThe likes of Norton Rose Fulbright, Ashurst, White & Case, BCLP, Travers Smith and Osborne Clarke have explained the steps they are taking in the U.K.
By Meganne Tillay | Hannah Roberts | Simon Lock
6 minute read
May 22, 2020 | International Edition
Osborne Clarke Slashes Staff Pay, Reduces Partner DrawingsThe firm has made a commitment to repay UK staff all lost earnings depending on financial targets being hit.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
May 21, 2020 | International Edition
CMS Loses Three Partners in SpainThe Madrid practice previously axed 11 roles in April as a result of a readjustment of workloads.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 21, 2020 | International Edition
UK Listed Firm Anticipates Bumper Year Despite 20% Work DeclineThe firm has cancelled its latest dividend and expects working from home measures to be in place until September.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 20, 2020 | International Edition
Deloitte Legal Steps Up Offering With Double NewLaw HireThe Big Four giant has boosted its legal offering with a hire apiece from EY Riverview and Luminance Technologies.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 20, 2020 | International Edition
Scammers Target Host of US and UK Firms Amid 'Heightened' Lockdown RiskFirms including Morgan Lewis and CMS have been targeted by scams.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
May 18, 2020 | International Edition
Linklaters Partner Tom Alabaster Joins Ropes & Gray As EMEA Funds HeadAlabaster was previously an in-house counsel at The Carlyle Group.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 18, 2020 | International Edition
For The Legaltech Sector, COVID-19 Could Mean Boom... or BustFor some legaltech firms, the pandemic brings unprecedented opportunity; for others, untold misery.
By Simon Lock
5 minute read
May 15, 2020 | International Edition
Flybe Administration Leaves Host of Law Firms Out of PocketEversheds Sutherland, Sidley Austin and Addleshaw Goddard are among firms owed money by the low-budget airline.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
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