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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January 09, 2018 | International Edition

Travers Smith managing partner Patient appointed for second three-year term

Former Paris head Patient appointed to second-three year term at helm of Travers

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 09, 2018 | Legal Week

Travers Smith managing partner Patient appointed for second three-year term

Former Paris head Patient appointed to second-three year term at helm of Travers

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 09, 2018 | International Edition

Eversheds accounts highlight management pay shift in first LLP filing since Sutherland merger

Pay for key management team falls 20% as group shrinks by one member

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 09, 2018 | International Edition

Eversheds accounts highlight management pay shift in first LLP filing since Sutherland merger

Pay for key management team falls 20% as group shrinks by one member

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 08, 2018 | International Edition

'You wouldn't want to outstay your welcome like Arsene Wenger' - Martin calls time as Macfarlanes names new senior partner

Private client partner Sebastian Prichard Jones set to take top role in 2020

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 08, 2018 | International Edition

'You wouldn't want to outstay your welcome like Arsene Wenger' - Martin calls time as Macfarlanes names new senior partner

Private client partner Sebastian Prichard Jones set to take top role in 2020

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 04, 2018 | International Edition

Magic circle firms secure top spots in 2017 M&A rankings as European deal values hit nine-year high

Magic circle trio secure spots in European top five for 2017 as Kirkland leads UK ranking

By James Booth

5 minute read

January 04, 2018 | International Edition

Magic circle firms secure top spots in 2017 M&A rankings as European deal values hit nine-year high

Magic circle trio secure spots in European top five for 2017 as Kirkland leads UK ranking

By James Booth

5 minute read

January 02, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Eversheds Sutherland Bolts on Dutch Law Firm to Ring in New Year

The full integration between the newly-formed global legal giant and an outfit formerly known as Faasen & Partners comes after a 10-year affiliation relationship with a legacy firm.

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 02, 2018 | Legal Week

Eversheds Sutherland seals full merger with Dutch network firm

Full integration comes after ten-year relationship with firm formerly known as Faasen & Partners

By James Booth

2 minute read

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