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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 30, 2015 | Legal Week

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

10 minute read

October 29, 2015 | International Edition

Clyde & Co boosts its South Africa offices with five partner hires

Clyde & Co bulks up in South Africa with five partners from Norton Rose Fulbright, ENSafrica and Bowman Gilfillan

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 29, 2015 | Legal Week

Clyde & Co boosts its South Africa offices with five partner hires

Clyde & Co bulks up in South Africa with five partners from Norton Rose Fulbright, ENSafrica and Bowman Gilfillan

By James Booth

18 minute read

October 29, 2015 | International Edition

US heavy hitters advise on $17.2bn Walgreens Boots Alliance deal

Skadden, Simpson Thacher, Weil and Jones Day all win key roles on US pharmacy deal

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 29, 2015 | Legal Week

US heavy hitters advise on $17.2bn Walgreens Boots Alliance deal

Skadden, Simpson Thacher, Weil and Jones Day all win key roles on US pharmacy deal

By James Booth

33 minute read

October 28, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters hires Baker & McKenzie white collar head in New York

Baker & McKenzie disputes partner Douglas Tween to join magic circle firm in New York

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 28, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters hires Baker & McKenzie white collar head in New York

Baker & McKenzie disputes partner Douglas Tween to join magic circle firm in New York

By James Booth

18 minute read

October 28, 2015 | International Edition

'We have come here and we want to pay top rates' - Cooley's CEO on making an impact in London

Cooley chief executive Joe Conroy talks about the firm's London launch, partner pay and future expansion overseas

By James Booth

5 minute read

October 28, 2015 | Legal Week

'We have come here and we want to pay top rates' - Cooley's CEO on making an impact in London

Cooley chief executive Joe Conroy talks about the firm's London launch, partner pay and future expansion overseas

By James Booth

34 minute read

October 27, 2015 | Legal Week

KPMG hires general counsel from Boston Consulting Group

Big four accountancy firm KPMG has hired a new UK general counsel from Boston Consulting Group

By James Booth

5 minute read