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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September 02, 2021 | International Edition

'Building the Plane While Flying It': How Crisis Spurred Opportunity for Life Science Lawyers

Meet the lawyers who found themselves on the cutting edge of vaccine development, government responses and legal quandaries at the in the battle against COVID-19.

By Simon Lock

7 minute read

August 27, 2021 | International Edition

Bird & Bird Profits Rebound, Revenues Continue To Climb

The firm's profits increased dramatcally following a fall last year.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 23, 2021 | International Edition

Linklaters London Duo Appointed Global Finance, Disputes Heads

The appointments include a replacement for Paul Lewis after his ascension to firmwide managing partner.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

August 02, 2021 | International Edition

Gowling WLG Takes Clyde & Co China IP Head

The firm has also expanded its U.K. board with the appointment of a non-executive director.

By Simon Lock | Rose Walker

3 minute read

August 02, 2021 | International Edition

Fieldfisher Faced Discrimination Claim From Ex-Employee, Document Shows

The case is set to be heard at the London Central Employment Tribunal in August.

By Simon Lock | Rose Walker

2 minute read

August 02, 2021 | International Edition

Latest UK Law Firm Opens in Belfast Via Local Tie-Up

The new practice will focus on employment law and follows an office opening in Dublin in 2018.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 30, 2021 | International Edition

PEP Soars At UK Firm Trio To Hit Record Heights, Financial Results Show

Addleshaw Goddard, Osborne Clarke and Clyde & Co all also grew revenue and profits.

By Simon Lock

4 minute read

July 29, 2021 | International Edition

Ince Stumps Up £1.7M to Settle Disputes With Former International Partners

The disputes with the firm's former Singapore and Greece operations are not the only ones to have arisen following the acquisition of Ince & Co in late 2018.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

July 29, 2021 | International Edition

Mishcon to Face UK Tribunal Over Client Account 'Failure'

The current probe comes a year after the firm was investigated by the SRA over historical work relating to complaints made against the firm in 2017 and 2018.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

July 28, 2021 | International Edition

WFW Revenues, PEP Fall While TLT Eyes £140M Turnover by 2025

WFW is just the second firm to date to have posted a fall in revenues in an otherwise bumper year for the U.K. legal industry.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read