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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February 03, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields management saw 8% payrise to £18m in 2015-16, LLPs show

Freshfields LLPs show static revenue and an increase in management pay

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 03, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields management saw 8% payrise to £18m in 2015-16, LLPs show

Freshfields LLPs show static revenue and an increase in management pay

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 03, 2017 | Legal Week

What are the prospects for the Norton Rose-Chadbourne merger? Partners have their say

Norton Rose and Chadbourne have confirmed that they are in merger talks, but does the combination make sense?

By James Booth, Anna Ward, Rose Walker and Alex Berry

7 minute read

February 03, 2017 | International Edition

What are the prospects for the Norton Rose-Chadbourne merger? Partners have their say

Norton Rose and Chadbourne have confirmed that they are in merger talks, but does the combination make sense?

By James Booth, Anna Ward, Rose Walker and Alex Berry

7 minute read

February 02, 2017 | International Edition

Transfer window: hires for Herbert Smith Freehills, Clyde & Co and Dentons

Other firms making hires include DWF, McDermott Will & Emery and Gowling WLG

By Legal Week

4 minute read

February 02, 2017 | International Edition

Transfer window: hires for Herbert Smith Freehills, Clyde & Co and Dentons

Other firms making hires include DWF, McDermott Will & Emery and Gowling WLG

By Legal Week

4 minute read

February 01, 2017 | Legal Week

'The hard yards start now': Eversheds ramps up integration efforts with Sutherland as US merger goes live

Eversheds and Sutherland management on the deal they hope will make them a global player

By James Booth and Meredith Hobbs

8 minute read

February 01, 2017 | International Edition

'The hard yards start now': Eversheds ramps up integration efforts with Sutherland as US merger goes live

Eversheds and Sutherland management on the deal they hope will make them a global player

By James Booth and Meredith Hobbs

8 minute read

January 31, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Sets Sights on Ireland in European Expansion Push

DLA Piper's post-Brexit planning could include expanding the global legal giant's European footprint with office launches in Dublin and Denmark.

By James Booth

22 minute read

January 31, 2017 | International Edition

DLA Piper sets sights on Ireland in European expansion push

Senior partner Juan Picon outlines 'advanced' plans in Europe as firm targets alliances in Peru and Argentina

By James Booth

3 minute read

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