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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December 16, 2016 | International Edition

Eversheds closes in on US merger decision with two thirds majority required in partner vote

Firm reaches decision day on proposed tie-up with US firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 16, 2016 | International Edition

Eversheds closes in on US merger decision with two thirds majority required in partner vote

Firm reaches decision day on proposed tie-up with US firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaws turns to Freshfields for new COO hire ahead of Scottish merger

Axel Koelsch to become Addleshaws' first full-time COO since 2009

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaws turns to Freshfields for new COO hire ahead of Scottish merger

Axel Koelsch to become Addleshaws' first full-time COO since 2009

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards CSR Diversity Initiative of the Year: Travers Smith

Travers takes award for work with Refugees at Home

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards CSR Diversity Initiative of the Year: Travers Smith

Travers takes award for work with Refugees at Home

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | Legal Week

British Legal Awards European Law Firm of the Year: Noerr

German firm takes award after year of impressing judges with revenue growth, commitment to diversity and entrepreneurial culture

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards European Law Firm of the Year: Noerr

German firm takes award after year of impressing judges with revenue growth, commitment to diversity and entrepreneurial culture

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards TMT Team of the Year: Allen & Overy

Magic circle firm takes award for work on Italian telecoms joint venture

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards TMT Team of the Year: Allen & Overy

Magic circle firm takes award for work on Italian telecoms joint venture

By Legal Week

2 minute read

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