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James Booth

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 02, 2017 | The American Lawyer

What Does Global Co-chair Juan Picon's Defection Mean for DLA Piper?

Ex-DLA Piper partners say Picon's departure to Latham & Watkins is a big loss for their former firm. He leaves just 18 months after taking the senior partner role at DLA.

By James Booth

5 minute read

November 02, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Latham Hires Away DLA Piper Co-Chair

In a rare lateral move among law firm leadership, DLA Piper global co-chair Juan Picon is leaving the firm to join Latham & Watkins in Madrid.

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 02, 2017 | International Edition

DLA Piper global co-chair Juan Picon quits firm to join Latham

DLA leader to leave firm after just 18 months as senior partner and global co-chair

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 01, 2017 | International Edition

Allen & Overy adds disputes capacity in South Africa with Baker McKenzie team hire

Former Bakers South Africa co-managing partner leads team to A&O

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 01, 2017 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Adds Litigation Practice in South Africa with Baker McKenzie Hires

Baker McKenzie's former South Africa co-managing partner is leading the team to A&O

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 01, 2017 | International Edition

Womble Bond Dickinson sets out top team as £340m transatlantic tie-up goes live

Six partners appointed to UK-US management board as Bond Dickinson completes US merger

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 31, 2017 | International Edition

Husband of former Linklaters associate accused of insider trading pleads guilty

Linklaters New York associate tied to her husband's insider trading charges has since left the firm

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 30, 2017 | International Edition

DWF opens first Italian office with hire of 16-strong Milan team

Pavia & Ansaldo partners join DWF as firm continues rapid European expansion

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 27, 2017 | International Edition

PwC's New Head of Legal on US Expansion, Future Growth Plans

PwC will ramp up in Belfast and boost its consulting arm.

By James Booth

5 minute read

October 27, 2017 | International Edition

PwC to ramp up in Belfast and boost consulting arm as new legal head takes control

PwC's new head of legal on US expansion, the launch of its flexible lawyering business and future growth plans

By James Booth

5 minute read