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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November 28, 2016 | International Edition

DAC Beachcroft hires four-partner team from Clyde & Co

Four personal injury partners to move with team of associates

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 28, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard partners approve HBJ Gateley Scottish merger

Addleshaw Goddard merger with HBJ Gateley to go ahead next year after partners approve the deal

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 28, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard partners approve HBJ Gateley Scottish merger

Addleshaw Goddard merger with HBJ Gateley to go ahead next year after partners approve the deal

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 25, 2016 | International Edition

Partner performance in the spotlight as Eversheds confirms new leadership team

Chief executive elect Ranson looking to ramp up partner performance as management roles fall into place

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 25, 2016 | International Edition

Partner performance in the spotlight as Eversheds confirms new leadership team

Chief executive elect Ranson looking to ramp up partner performance as management roles fall into place

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 25, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard partners vote on HBJ Gateley merger

Addleshaws partners are voting on a merger with HBJ Gateley with the vote set to close by the end of the month

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 25, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard partners vote on HBJ Gateley merger

Addleshaws partners are voting on a merger with HBJ Gateley with the vote set to close by the end of the month

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 24, 2016 | International Edition

Pinsents, Skadden and Travers touch down on £1.4bn Skyscanner sale

Trio of firms advise on Chinese buyout of flight price comparison site

By Anna Zhang and Legal Week

2 minute read

November 24, 2016 | International Edition

Pinsents, Skadden and Travers touch down on £1.4bn Skyscanner sale

Trio of firms advise on Chinese buyout of flight price comparison site

By Anna Zhang and Legal Week

2 minute read

November 23, 2016 | Legal Week

Irwin Mitchell accounts reveal £24m cost of Thomas Eggar acquisition and 59% profits dip

LLP accounts shed light on impact of Thomas Eggar takeover

By James Booth

3 minute read

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