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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, 2015 | International Edition

'We don't want people looking for the biggest pay cheque' - Linklaters US head on hiring the right partners

Magic circle firm's US head Scott Bowie discusses what's next after the firm's double New York lateral hire

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 08, 2015 | Legal Week

'We don't want people looking for the biggest pay cheque' - Linklaters US head on hiring the right partners

Magic circle firm's US head Scott Bowie discusses what's next after the firm's double New York lateral hire

By James Booth

11 minute read

December 07, 2015 | Legal Week

Macfarlanes top earning partner's pay jumps 33%

City firm's most highly paid partner took home just over £2m in 2014-15, one third more than in the previous year

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 07, 2015 | International Edition

Macfarlanes top earning partner's pay jumps 33%

City firm's most highly paid partner took home just over £2m in 2014-15, one third more than in the previous year

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 07, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters hires Shearman & Sterling private equity partner Rodham

Magic circle firm hires former managing associate as a partner in its private equity group

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 06, 2015 | International Edition

Ince & Co hires TLT head of maritime and international trade

Insurance and shipping led firm strengthens its shipping practice with TLT super yacht expert

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 06, 2015 | Legal Week

Ince & Co hires TLT head of maritime and international trade

Insurance and shipping led firm strengthens its shipping practice with TLT super yacht expert

By James Booth

7 minute read

December 04, 2015 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons targets US private equity market with new initiative

The firm, which already has bases in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, sets its sights on the US private equity market

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 04, 2015 | Legal Week

Pinsent Masons targets US private equity market with new initiative

The firm, which already has bases in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, sets its sights on the US private equity market

By James Booth

5 minute read

December 03, 2015 | International Edition

Mayer Brown plots Dubai 2016 opening as it makes double Baker & McKenzie hire

US firm brings in two Baker & McKenzie partners as it plans to launch a base in the Middle East

By James Booth

2 minute read