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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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November 04, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters adds second New York lateral in a week with hire of former Clifford Chance partner

Magic circle firm boosts Manhattan presence with hire of Willkie restructuring partner. Move follows last week's recruitment of Bakers' partner

By James Booth

17 minute read

November 04, 2015 | International Edition

DLA Piper co-chief Levine launches remuneration review

Co-chief executive Simon Levine launches remuneration review focused on cross-selling between sector groups

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 04, 2015 | Legal Week

DLA Piper co-chief Levine launches remuneration review

Co-chief executive Simon Levine launches remuneration review focused on cross-selling between sector groups

By James Booth

7 minute read

November 03, 2015 | Legal Week

Parabis appoints AlixPartners to restructure group as sale of Plexus Law edges closer

Keoghs confirms talks to acquire Plexus as turnaround specialists brought in for restructuring of parent company Parabis Group

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 03, 2015 | International Edition

Parabis appoints AlixPartners to restructure group as sale of Plexus Law edges closer

Keoghs confirms talks to acquire Plexus as turnaround specialists brought in for restructuring of parent company Parabis Group

By James Booth

1 minute read

November 03, 2015 | International Edition

Gideon Moore wins Linklaters managing partner race

Banking head Moore has been selected by Linklaters' partnership board to replace Simon Davies as managing partner

By James Booth

4 minute read

November 03, 2015 | Legal Week

Gideon Moore wins Linklaters managing partner race

Banking head Moore has been selected by Linklaters' partnership board to replace Simon Davies as managing partner

By James Booth

8 minute read

November 01, 2015 | International Edition

Wragges rockets to joint top spot in AIM rankings with addition of Gowlings team

Firm shares top place in fourth quarter AIM rankings with Pinsent Masons after Gowlings' London team joins the firm

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 01, 2015 | Legal Week

Wragges rockets to joint top spot in AIM rankings with addition of Gowlings team

Firm shares top place in fourth quarter AIM rankings with Pinsent Masons after Gowlings' London team joins the firm

By James Booth

8 minute read

October 30, 2015 | International Edition

Eversheds in talks with Foley & Lardner in bid to pull off long-awaited US merger

Eversheds in talks with US top 50 firm as it looks to complete its US strategy

By James Booth

3 minute read