James Booth

James joined Legal Week in June 2015. He reports on leading UK law firms, as well as covering the African legal market. He previously worked for legal directory Chambers & Partners as a deputy editor.

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October 25, 2017 | International Edition

Offshore firm Appleby admits cyber breach as clients prepare for data leak

Appleby admits to 2016 cyber breach as it prepares for data leak

By James Booth

3 minute read

October 24, 2017 | The American Lawyer

German Prosecutors Raid Freshfields' Frankfurt Office

The London-based legal giant saw its work for a former client get swept up in a tax evasion probe.

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 24, 2017 | International Edition

Government must walk 'tightrope' on new M&A rules, partners say

Unclear takeover rules could reduce the attractiveness of the UK as an investment destination post-Brexit

By James Booth

4 minute read

October 24, 2017 | International Edition

Government must walk 'tightrope' on new M&A rules, partners say

Unclear takeover rules could reduce the attractiveness of the UK as an investment destination post-Brexit

By James Booth

4 minute read

October 23, 2017 | Legal Week

Freshfields raided by German prosecutors in tax evasion probe

Frankfurt office of magic circle firm targeted by German prosecutors investigating tax evasion

By James Booth

2 minute read