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 02, 2015 | International Edition

Rainmaking in the UK: the post-crunch challenges for partners across the country

Flexible, adaptable and innovative: upcoming and established regional rainmakers explain what it takes to succeed outside the City

By James Booth

8 minute read

September 02, 2015 | International Edition

The Co-operative Bank reveals its inaugural legal panel

The Co-operative Bank has selected 11 firms for its panel, its first since its split from the wider Co-op Group in 2013

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 02, 2015 | Legal Week

The Co-operative Bank reveals its inaugural legal panel

The Co-operative Bank has selected 11 firms for its panel, its first since its split from the wider Co-op Group in 2013

By James Booth

11 minute read

September 01, 2015 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells appoints New York office head

Firm appoints litigation partner to succeed current office head Dennis Tracey, who has been in the position since 2005

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 01, 2015 | Legal Week

Hogan Lovells appoints New York office head

Firm appoints litigation partner to succeed current office head Dennis Tracey, who has been in the position since 2005

By James Booth

13 minute read

September 01, 2015 | International Edition

Firms pick up partners as McClure Naismith falls into administration

Forty-two partners and staff have lost their jobs after McClure entered administration last Friday

By James Booth

3 minute read

September 01, 2015 | Legal Week

Firms pick up partners as McClure Naismith falls into administration

Forty-two partners and staff have lost their jobs after McClure entered administration last Friday

By James Booth

6 minute read

September 01, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters hires Barclays consumer credit specialist as bank exits mount

Linklaters has hired Barclays consumer credit specialist Jean Price as the bank continues to see a string of exits

By James Booth

5 minute read

September 01, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters hires Barclays consumer credit specialist as bank exits mount

Linklaters has hired Barclays consumer credit specialist Jean Price as the bank continues to see a string of exits

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 31, 2015 | International Edition

Slaughter and May leads as magic circle dominates FTSE 100 client list

Slaughter and May retains its position as the firm with the most clients on the FTSE 100 as Linklaters comes top by client market capitalisation

By James Booth

3 minute read

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