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]
June 04, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters Pledges To At Least Halve Global Emissions By 2030The commitment is part of a new set of targets for the firm which have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
June 04, 2021 | International Edition
Top UK Firms Promoted Record Number of Women In 2021Research by Law.com International shows record numbers of women were elevated to partner in 2021, a year in which overall partner promotions were broadly consistent with 2020.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
June 02, 2021 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing Re-Elects Managing Partner for Second TermHe was first elected to the role in 2018, succeeding long-time leader Tim Eyles.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
June 02, 2021 | International Edition
US Law Firm Duo Bite Into Ferrero Rocher's Multi-Million Biscuit Brand AcquisitionThe transaction will see Ferrero acquire Jammie Dodger manufacturer Burton Biscuits.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
June 01, 2021 | International Edition
Eight Firms Net £9M For Ongoing UK Government Transport AdviceFirms including Linklaters, Eversheds Sutherland and PwC have all won mandates recently published by the U.K.'s Department of Transport.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
June 01, 2021 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Adds Big Four Tax Partner in LondonThe new partner will head up the firm's financial services transfer pricing practice.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 28, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst, Eversheds and Mills & Reeve Among Big Winners at the 2021 Legal Innovation AwardsThe awards recognised the firms, individuals and service providers driving revolutionary change in the legal market, in a virtual ceremony held on Friday.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 28, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters Managing Partner To Step Down Early, Kicking Off Election for ReplacementIncumbent Gideon Moore has announced that he will stand down early.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
May 27, 2021 | International Edition
Legal Recruiter Sues Cadwalader Over London Partner MoveThe recruiter claims to be owed fees after it facilitated an introduction with a white collar partner hired by the firm.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
May 27, 2021 | International Edition
Ex-Norton Rose Chair Quits For International RivalThe former global chair of Norton Rose Fulbright is set to leave the firm's Sydney office to join DLA Piper.
By Simon Lock | Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
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