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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August 24, 2015 | Legal Week

Six firms cut as National Grid slims down its panel

Allen & Overy and five others no longer have positions following National Grid's panel review

By James Booth

14 minute read

August 24, 2015 | Legal Week

CMS Cameron McKenna UK PEP rises 29%

The firm's UK partnership saw its profit per equity partner near €1m barrier as it rose by 29%

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 22, 2015 | Legal Week

Linklaters managing partner contest: the runners and riders

As the shortlist for Linklaters managing partner is confirmed, partners offer thoughts on the candidates

By James Booth

14 minute read

August 21, 2015 | International Edition

Linklaters managing partner contest: the runners and riders

As the shortlist for Linklaters managing partner is confirmed, partners offer thoughts on the candidates

By James Booth

7 minute read

August 20, 2015 | International Edition

Dentons and Matthew Arnold & Baldwin talks a 'teeny bit mystifying'

Market reacts to news of Dentons and Matthew Arnold & Baldwin talks. Banking practice seen as key to any potential deal.

By James Booth

4 minute read

August 20, 2015 | Legal Week

Dentons and Matthew Arnold & Baldwin talks a 'teeny bit mystifying'

Market reacts to news of Dentons and Matthew Arnold & Baldwin talks. Banking practice seen as key to any potential deal.

By James Booth

43 minute read

August 18, 2015 | Legal Week

Irwin Mitchell's revenue climbs 4% as pre-tax profit rises 6%

The firm has reported "double digit revenue growth” in its business legal services division

By James Booth

4 minute read

August 18, 2015 | International Edition

Irwin Mitchell's revenue climbs 4% as pre-tax profit rises 6%

The firm has reported "double digit revenue growth" in its business legal services division

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 18, 2015 | International Edition

Lenovo GC Jay Clemens on 'playing the zither to the cows'

Lenovo general counsel Jay Clemens on the challenges of being head of legal at a global consumer technology company

By James Booth

8 minute read

August 18, 2015 | Legal Week

Lenovo GC Jay Clemens on 'playing the zither to the cows'

Lenovo general counsel Jay Clemens on the challenges of being head of legal at a global consumer technology company

By James Booth

27 minute read

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