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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 22, 2015 | Legal Week

Watson Farley & Williams strikes alliance with Vietnamese firm

Watson Farley & Williams has formed an association with Vietnamese firm LVN & Associates

By James Booth

9 minute read

October 21, 2015 | International Edition

'I've never had so many friends' - Ince senior partner on mergers, strategy and office moves

International senior partner Jan Heuvels outlines the firm's thinking behind dipping its toes into the merger market

By James Booth

6 minute read

October 21, 2015 | Legal Week

SPIKED - Ince & Co's senior partner on mergers, strategy and offices moves

Ince & Co's senior partner Jan Heuvels talks merger rumours, strategy and a move to new digs.

By James Booth

10 minute read

October 14, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters' Hong Kong losses continue as corporate partner joins PwC

Hong Kong corporate partner's departure to join PwC in London follows raft of partner exits in the region

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 14, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters' Hong Kong losses continue as corporate partner joins PwC

Hong Kong corporate partner's departure to join PwC in London follows raft of partner exits in the region

By James Booth

11 minute read

October 13, 2015 | International Edition

DLA Piper opens in Casablanca

DLA Piper opens office with Clifford Chance hire and local lawyer as it looks to build its brand on the continent

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 13, 2015 | Legal Week

DLA Piper opens in Casablanca

DLA Piper opens office with Clifford Chance hire and local lawyer as it looks to build its brand on the continent

By James Booth

29 minute read

October 12, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters turns to crowdsourcing for work/life balance fix

Magic circle firm is running a 72 hour online debate for staff to address work/life balance problems

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 12, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters turns to crowdsourcing for work/life balance fix

Magic circle firm is running a 72 hour online debate for staff to address work/life balance problems

By James Booth

4 minute read

October 12, 2015 | International Edition

Simmons, Fieldfisher gain partners as exits mount at Baker Botts London

UK firms gain finance and IP partners as Houston oil and gas firm's London office loses partner and special counsel

By James Booth

2 minute read