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James Booth

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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June 22, 2017 | International Edition

Clydes ships in five-strong Eversheds marine team in Newcastle

Two senior Eversheds shipping partners take team to Clyde & Co

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 21, 2017 | International Edition

Arsenal sign up Team Sky lawyer to work on player contracts

Premier League club bolsters in-house line-up with new recruit from cycling team

By Alex Berry

2 minute read

June 21, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DWF to Launch in Singapore With Former Eversheds Sutherland Team

DWF is opening in Singapore with a four-lawyer team, including two partners, all of whom previously worked for Eversheds Sutherland.

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 21, 2017 | International Edition

DWF to launch in Singapore with former Eversheds Sutherland team

DWF to open new office with four-strong team including former Singapore head Oommen Mathew

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 21, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds and Winston among advisers as trio of ex-Barclays lawyers avoid SFO charges in Qatar case

Former Barclays GC among senior lawyers taking advice on Qatar capital raising probe

By James Booth

3 minute read

June 21, 2017 | International Edition

BLP, Baker McKenzie and Pinsents rated as best law firms for social mobility in new ranking

First Social Mobility Employer Index cites 16 law firms as top performers

By Alex Berry

2 minute read

June 21, 2017 | International Edition

Gateley adds six to partnership in largest promotions round since listing

Firm unveils increased partner promotions round after strong 2016-17 financial results

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 19, 2017 | International Edition

The Transfer Window: latest moves for Eversheds Sutherland, Pinsent Masons and Sullivan & Cromwell

Other firms active in the lateral market include Hogan Lovells, Mishcon de Reya, DWF and Shakespeare Martineau

By Legal Week

4 minute read

June 16, 2017 | International Edition

Dealmaker: Addleshaw Goddard's Laurie Keel on cheeseboards, 90s trance and working on Christmas Day

Banking partner Keel recently advised on the takeover of confectioners Hancocks

By Legal Week

5 minute read

June 16, 2017 | International Edition

Lawyers offer services to Grenfell Tower fire victims as partners predict lengthy legal fallout

Legal profession rallies to help those affected by fire as firms join fundraising effort

By James Booth

6 minute read