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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September 22, 2015 | International Edition

KPMG boosts its UK legal capability with Birmingham launch

London, Manchester, Birmingham: Big Four giant adds Birmingham to its UK network with corporate hire

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 21, 2015 | Legal Week

Exits continue from Linklaters alliance partner Webber Wentzel as it loses two further practice heads

Senior exits continue from Webber Wentzel as former partners question the impact of the Linklaters alliance

By James Booth

18 minute read

September 21, 2015 | International Edition

Exits continue from Linklaters alliance partner Webber Wentzel as it loses two further practice heads

Senior exits continue from Webber Wentzel as former partners question the impact of the Linklaters alliance

By James Booth

6 minute read

September 21, 2015 | Legal Week

Insurance and shipping firms experience mixed fortunes in choppy market

Headline growth of 2.8% masks varying fortunes as shipping firms continue to struggle in tough market

By James Booth

11 minute read

September 21, 2015 | International Edition

Insurance and shipping firms experience mixed fortunes in choppy market

Headline growth of 2.8% masks varying fortunes as shipping firms continue to struggle in tough market

By James Booth

5 minute read

September 18, 2015 | Legal Week

Strong success for the mid-tier as UK-wide firms come roaring back

Firms with UK-wide office networks significantly out perform the rest of the market and reflect the return to growth in the UK economy

By James Booth

17 minute read

September 18, 2015 | International Edition

Strong success for the mid-tier as UK-wide firms come roaring back

Firms with UK-wide office networks significantly out perform the rest of the market and reflect the return to growth in the UK economy

By James Booth

6 minute read

September 16, 2015 | Legal Week

Clyde & Co enters Scots market with Simpson & Marwick merger

Clydes makes first foray into Scotland with takeover of former Kennedys merger target Simpson & Marwick

By James Booth

6 minute read

September 16, 2015 | International Edition

Clyde & Co enters Scots market with Simpson & Marwick merger

Clydes makes first foray into Scotland with takeover of former Kennedys merger target Simpson & Marwick

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 16, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters reappoints banking head as managing partner race enters next stage

Gideon Moore reappointed as firm's head of banking despite his candidacy for the managing partner position

By James Booth

4 minute read

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