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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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August 04, 2015 | Legal Week

US and UK firms line up for Shire's $30bn hostile approach for Baxalta

Shire uses long-standing City adviser and US firm on its $30bn offer for Baxalta, which has instructed Kirkland & Ellis

By James Booth

9 minute read

August 03, 2015 | Legal Week

'It is not about putting a flag in every country' - Osborne Clarke's UK managing partner on international expansion

Osborne Clarke UK managing partner Ray Berg talks international expansion and culture as he settles into his new role

By James Booth

1 minute read

August 03, 2015 | International Edition

'It is not about putting a flag in every country' - Osborne Clarke's UK managing partner on international expansion

Osborne Clarke UK managing partner Ray Berg talks international expansion and culture as he settles into his new role

By James Booth

1 minute read

August 03, 2015 | Legal Week

Magic circle duo lead on $5.2bn HSBC Brazilian subsidiary sell off

Top City firms land lead roles as HSBC offloads underperforming Brazilian arm to local banking business amid cost cutting drive

By James Booth

1 minute read

August 03, 2015 | International Edition

Magic circle duo lead on $5.2bn HSBC Brazilian subsidiary sell off

Top City firms land lead roles as HSBC offloads underperforming Brazilian arm to local banking business amid cost cutting drive

By James Booth

1 minute read

August 03, 2015 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley turn to Freshfields and Weil for London finance boost

Kirkland hires Freshfields finance partner Steele in London as Sidley picks up a partner from Weil's City base.

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 03, 2015 | Legal Week

Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley turn to Freshfields and Weil for London finance boost

Kirkland hires Freshfields finance partner Steele in London as Sidley picks up a partner from Weil's City base.

By James Booth

29 minute read

July 31, 2015 | International Edition

Deutsche Bank Q2 litigation costs more than double in 2015

Deutsche Bank litigation costs hit €1.2bn, up from €470m in the second quarter of 2014

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 31, 2015 | Legal Week

Deutsche Bank Q2 litigation costs more than double in 2015

Deutsche Bank litigation costs hit €1.2bn, up from €470m in the second quarter of 2014

By James Booth

18 minute read

July 31, 2015 | Legal Week

Burges Salmon posts 11% rise in profit per equity partner

The firm posted an average profit per equity partner of £488,000, marking an 11.42% increase on its 2013-14 number

By James Booth

3 minute read