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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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April 01, 2016 | International Edition

Co-op Bank conduct and legal risk costs nearly double to £193.7m

Bank chalks up £193.7m of conduct and risk costs as it announces £610.6m pre-tax loss

By James Booth

2 minute read

April 01, 2016 | Legal Week

Co-op Bank conduct and legal risk costs nearly double to £193.7m

Bank chalks up £193.7m of conduct and risk costs as it announces £610.6m pre-tax loss

By James Booth

13 minute read

March 31, 2016 | International Edition

Former Holman Fenwick Willan Partner Banned from U.K. Practice After Charging Clients For Vacations

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found that competition lawyer Konstantinos Adamantopoulos charged clients for his own holidays and other personal expenses.

By James Booth and Frances Ivens

2 minute read

March 31, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper Cuts Ties to Venezuelan Alliance Firm

The split with Venezuela's InterJuris leaves the international giant with three bases in the region.

By James Booth

3 minute read

March 31, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper ends its relationship with Venezuelan alliance firm InterJuris

Venezuelan firm InterJuris leaves the DLA Piper Group leaving the international giant with three bases in the region

By James Booth

2 minute read

March 31, 2016 | Legal Week

DLA Piper ends its relationship with Venezuelan alliance firm InterJuris

Venezuelan firm InterJuris leaves the DLA Piper Group leaving the international giant with three bases in the region

By James Booth

19 minute read

March 31, 2016 | International Edition

Linklaters appoints new global restructuring co-heads

News comes as the firm is awarded social mobility champion status by the Department for Business Innovation Skills

By James Booth

3 minute read

March 31, 2016 | Legal Week

Linklaters appoints new global restructuring co-heads

News comes as the firm is awarded social mobility champion status by the Department for Business Innovation Skills

By James Booth

25 minute read

March 29, 2016 | International Edition

Can Clyde & Co cast aside its macho culture and achieve the global domination it seeks?

Clydes has expanded rapidly off the back of unfashionable insurance work; now it wants a more inclusive culture without sacrificing its entrepreneurial spirit

By James Booth

14 minute read

March 29, 2016 | Legal Week

Can Clyde & Co cast aside its macho culture and achieve the global domination it seeks?

Clydes has expanded rapidly off the back of unfashionable insurance work; now it wants a more inclusive culture without sacrificing its entrepreneurial spirit

By James Booth

32 minute read