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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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October 18, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters seals hire of Latham's London investment funds co-head

Former Carlyle Group lawyer leaves top US firm to join Linklaters

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 18, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland in line for £2m revenue boost from new litigation technology initiative

ES Locate platform set to generate £2m in revenues in first year of operation

By James Booth

3 minute read

October 17, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland set for contested election for chairman role as three UK partners step forward

UK financial services head Pamela Thompson, Manchester senior partner Michael Clavell-Bate and joint head of energy and infrastructure Robert Pitcher set to run for chairman role

By James Booth

3 minute read

October 16, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland handles 'dream project' to modernise government real estate portfolio

Project encompasses deals covering more than one million sq ft of real estate, with firms including Addleshaws and Pinsents also advising

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 12, 2017 | International Edition

Former Linklaters financial regulatory partner joins BLP after Latham move falls through

BLP hires ex-Linklaters partner after previously announced Latham move fails to materialise

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 11, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields and Linklaters take key roles on ready meal supplier Bakkavor's London IPO

Magic circle duo advise on supermarket supplier's float as White & Case leads on Russian aluminium company's London IPO

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 11, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters strengthens Middle East offering with Saudi Arabia alliance

Two Linklaters lawyers to relocate to Saudi as part of new agreement

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 09, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Ince Senior Partner Heuvels Leaving London to Lead the Firm From Hong Kong

Ince & Co international senior partner Jan Heuvels is relocating from London to the firm's Hong Kong office next month.

By James Booth, Legal Week

2 minute read

October 09, 2017 | International Edition

Ince senior partner Heuvels leaving London to lead the firm from Hong Kong

Firm's international senior partner set to relocate to Hong Kong base next month

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 09, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland scores role as official legal services partner for Rugby League World Cup 2021

Firm set to provide full legal support for global event taking place in England

By James Booth

2 minute read