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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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December 08, 2017 | International Edition

Allens sees partnership shrink by more than a quarter in five years since Linklaters alliance

Partner count at Australian firm falls by almost 50 since 2012 alliance deal

By James Booth

4 minute read

December 07, 2017 | International Edition

McDermott Sued by Investment Manager Over Claims of Fraudulent Misrepresentation

The investment manager alleges that McDermott breached its fiduciary duty by allowing two former McDermott London lawyers to advise him to invest in schemes in which they had undisclosed personal financial interests.

By Alex Berry and James Booth

3 minute read

December 07, 2017 | International Edition

McDermott sued by investment manager over claims of fraudulent misrepresentation

Investment manager brings lawsuit over actions of two former McDermott London lawyers

By Alex Berry and James Booth

3 minute read

December 07, 2017 | International Edition

McDermott sued by investment manager over claims of fraudulent misrepresentation

Investment manager brings lawsuit over actions of two former McDermott London lawyers

By Alex Berry and James Booth

3 minute read

December 07, 2017 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard and Ashurst win roles as GVC takes £3.9bn punt on Ladbrokes Coral

Ashurst wins trophy Ladbrokes Coral mandate as regular adviser Slaughter and May is conflicted out

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 07, 2017 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard and Ashurst win roles as GVC takes £3.9bn punt on Ladbrokes Coral

Ashurst wins trophy Ladbrokes Coral mandate as regular adviser Slaughter and May is conflicted out

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsents sets out defence in dispute over Spanish partner hires from former merger target

Firm files response to lawsuit from Ramon & Cajal over contentious partner hires

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsents sets out defence in dispute over Spanish partner hires from former merger target

Firm files response to lawsuit from Ramon & Cajal over contentious partner hires

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Gateley sees revenues rise almost 10% for half-year while profit stays flat

H1 revenues rise 9.8% as firm attributes flat profits to investment in business

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Gateley sees revenues rise almost 10% for half-year while profit stays flat

H1 revenues rise 9.8% as firm attributes flat profits to investment in business

By James Booth

3 minute read