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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 01, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters highest-paid partner's remuneration jumps to £3.2m

Magic circle firm's top earner took home 33% more in 2014-15 than the year before, according to its latest set of accounts

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 01, 2015 | Legal Week

Gateley expands with Reading office opening

Listed law firm launches an office in the “highly strategic” M4 corridor where it says the demand for legal services is growing

By James Booth

4 minute read

December 01, 2015 | International Edition

Gateley expands with Reading office opening

Listed law firm launches an office in the "highly strategic" M4 corridor where it says the demand for legal services is growing

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 30, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters eyes Shanghai Free Trade Zone opening within the next 12 months

Magic circle firm sets its sights on launching joint venture with a Chinese firm in the city within a year

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 30, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters eyes Shanghai Free Trade Zone opening within the next 12 months

Magic circle firm sets its sights on launching joint venture with a Chinese firm in the city within a year

By James Booth

10 minute read

November 27, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters and Clifford Chance advise on $750m Cameroon government bond offer

Magic circle firms advise as Republic of Cameroon issues its first ever Eurobond

By James Booth

4 minute read

November 27, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters and Clifford Chance advise on $750m Cameroon government bond offer

Magic circle firms advise as Republic of Cameroon issues its first ever Eurobond

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 26, 2015 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright and Macfarlanes act on Irwin Mitchell and Thomas Eggar merger

Firms win roles on £250m law firm merger that was announced earlier this week

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 26, 2015 | Legal Week

Norton Rose Fulbright and Macfarlanes act on Irwin Mitchell and Thomas Eggar merger

Firms win roles on £250m law firm merger that was announced earlier this week

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 24, 2015 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells picks up key role on Parabis Group break up

Hogan Lovells advises administrators on the Parabis Group's pre-pack administration as Squire Patton Boggs also lands role

By James Booth

3 minute read