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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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May 04, 2016 | Legal Week

Gateley doubles partner promotions in first round post-listing

Listed firm adds four new partners in 2016 promotions round, up from two last year prior to its flotation

By James Booth

4 minute read

May 04, 2016 | International Edition

Gateley doubles partner promotions in first round post-listing

Listed firm adds four new partners in 2016 promotions round, up from two last year prior to its flotation

By James Booth

2 minute read

May 03, 2016 | The American Lawyer

World's First Publicly Traded Law Firm Won't Go Bankrupt

Slater & Gordon, an Australian plaintiffs shop that became the world's first publicly traded law firm in 2007, has reached a $630 million debt refinancing deal with lenders to avert a potential bankruptcy filing Down Under.

By James Booth

5 minute read

May 03, 2016 | Legal Week

Osborne Clarke eyes Poland opening for further international expansion

Top 30 firm looking to boost international network with Poland opening as it also seeks further expansion in Asia

By James Booth

4 minute read

May 03, 2016 | International Edition

Osborne Clarke eyes Poland opening for further international expansion

Top 30 firm looking to boost international network with Poland opening as it also seeks further expansion in Asia

By James Booth

2 minute read

May 03, 2016 | Legal Week

DAC Beachcroft hires six-partner insurance team from DWF

Eleven-strong personal injury and fraud team will join DAC Beachcroft in Newcastle

By James Booth

4 minute read

May 03, 2016 | International Edition

DAC Beachcroft hires six-partner insurance team from DWF

Eleven-strong personal injury and fraud team will join DAC Beachcroft in Newcastle

By James Booth

2 minute read

May 03, 2016 | Legal Week

Slater and Gordon cuts £437m debt deal

Australian-listed firm agrees deal with bankers to give management time to return the financially troubled organisation to profit

By James Booth

6 minute read

May 03, 2016 | International Edition

Slater and Gordon cuts £437m debt deal

Australian-listed firm agrees deal with bankers to give management time to return the financially troubled organisation to profit

By James Booth

2 minute read

April 29, 2016 | International Edition

Linklaters Confirms China Launch and Deloitte Review as Lockstep Debate Rumbles On

Firm brings in the Big Four auditor to review its business services function as new managing partner Gideon Moore sets out his aims.

By Georgina Stanley and James Booth

14 minute read