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 16, 2015 | International Edition

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

2 minute read

September 15, 2015 | Legal Week

Gateley announces 11.5% revenue growth to Stock Exchange

In its first full results announcement to the London Stock Exchange, Gateley reveals 11.5% revenue growth to £60.9m

By James Booth

7 minute read

September 15, 2015 | International Edition

Gateley announces 11.5% revenue growth to Stock Exchange

In its first full results announcement to the London Stock Exchange, Gateley reveals 11.5% revenue growth to £60.9m

By James Booth

4 minute read

September 14, 2015 | Legal Week

Pinsent Masons to focus on client service with new bonus scheme

Pinsent Masons launches new bonus scheme that will reward lawyers with up to £10,000 for their work on client relationships

By James Booth

4 minute read

September 14, 2015 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons to focus on client service with new bonus scheme

Pinsent Masons launches new bonus scheme that will reward lawyers with up to £10,000 for their work on client relationships

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 10, 2015 | Legal Week

DAC Beachcroft launches in Miami with hire of ex-AIG lawyer

DAC Beachcroft opens Miami base to tap into Floridian insurance and reinsurance market and service Latin American network

By James Booth

5 minute read

September 10, 2015 | International Edition

DAC Beachcroft launches in Miami with hire of ex-AIG lawyer

DAC Beachcroft opens Miami base to tap into Floridian insurance and reinsurance market and service Latin American network

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 10, 2015 | International Edition

Changes at the top for Lloyds Bank and Standard Life legal teams

Standard Life and Lloyds Bank have made major hires from the Royal Bank of Scotland and JPMorgan respectively

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 10, 2015 | Legal Week

Changes at the top for Lloyds Bank and Standard Life legal teams

Standard Life and Lloyds Bank have made major hires from the Royal Bank of Scotland and JPMorgan respectively

By James Booth

4 minute read

September 09, 2015 | Legal Week

Magic circle duo lead as Glencore plans to slash debt

Linklaters and Clifford Chance take the lead for Glencore as it undertakes a package of measures intended to cut $10.2bn from its debt

By James Booth

3 minute read

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