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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September 01, 2016 | Legal Week

Marks & Spencer promotes Chase to GC role as Ivens steps down

Retailer M&S promotes Chase to top legal job as Ivens retires

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 01, 2016 | International Edition

Marks & Spencer promotes Chase to GC role as Ivens steps down

Retailer M&S promotes Chase to top legal job as Ivens retires

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 30, 2016 | International Edition

Slater & Gordon Closes Four Offices as Ex-UK CEO Departs

Cath Evans, a former CEO of Slater & Gordon's British arm, has resigned from the publicly traded Australian firm as it prepares to close four offices amid mounting financial troubles.

By James Booth

7 minute read

August 30, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Publicly Traded British Law Firm Sees Gross Revenue Growth

Gateley, a British firm that last year raised $45 million in a landmark initial public offering, saw its gross revenue rise 11 percent in 2015-16, according to financial figures released by the firm.

By James Booth

3 minute read