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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 16, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Reassessing Role in Middle East After Qatar Crisis

“It's tangible, it's real, it's sensitive, it's serious and it doesn't look like it's going to go away any time soon,” says one law firm partner of the diplomatic crisis currently roiling the Middle East.

By James Booth

5 minute read

June 15, 2017 | International Edition

Law firms set to reassess Middle East operations amid Qatar crisis

Partners say prolonged diplomatic crisis could hit transactional work and cause firms to reassess their presence in the state

By James Booth

5 minute read

June 15, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Addleshaw, Hunton & Williams Merger Talks Go Cold

Addleshaw Goddard's tie-up talks with Hunton & Williams have fizzled out nearly two years after they began, with the news coming as the British firm's discussions with Germany's Luther have also come to an end.

By James Booth

3 minute read

June 14, 2017 | International Edition

Addleshaws' international merger talks with Hunton and Luther go cold

Addleshaws' international merger hopes fade as Hunton and Luther discussions hit buffers

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 13, 2017 | International Edition

Watson Farley & Williams posts 22% hike in revenue to nearly £160m

Watson Farley becomes latest firm to announce double digit rise in revenue

By James Booth

3 minute read

June 12, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters boosts base pay for newly qualified lawyers by £1,000

Magic circle firm raises basic pay for NQs but stays silent on increases further up the chain

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 12, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters and Davis Polk lead as L'Oreal nears €1bn sale of The Body Shop to Brazil's Natura

Baker McKenzie also advising as L'Oreal receives firm offer for the British cosmetics and skincare company

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 12, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters and Davis Polk lead as L'Oreal nears €1bn sale of The Body Shop to Brazil's Natura

Baker McKenzie also advising as L'Oreal receives firm offer for the British cosmetics and skincare company

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 12, 2017 | Legal Week

Pinsent Masons to launch in Dublin with trio of partner hires

Firm becomes first international player to launch in Irish capital since Brexit vote

By James Booth

3 minute read

June 12, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons to launch in Dublin with trio of partner hires

Firm becomes first international player to launch in Irish capital since Brexit vote

By James Booth

3 minute read