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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July 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper's Hack Attack Could Cost 'Millions'

The global legal giant is still recovering from last week's massive cyberattack, with insurance brokers claiming that the resulting upheaval could lead to costs "in the millions" for the firm.

By James Booth

5 minute read

July 06, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Clyde & Co Asia Revenue Surges as Global Turnover Breaks £500M Mark

The U.K. firm's Asia Pacific revenue rose 33 percent from last year, while firmwide growth reached 14 percent.

By James Booth

3 minute read

June 28, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper continues Africa expansion as Senegal and Tunisia firms join network

DLA Piper has expanded its Africa presence with the addition of law firms in Senegal and Tunisia to its network on the continent.

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Continues Africa Expansion as Senegal and Tunisia Firms Join Network

DLA Piper has expanded its Africa presence with the addition of law firms in Senegal and Tunisia to its network on the continent.

By James Booth

11 minute read

June 27, 2017 | Legaltech News

DLA Piper Hit by Cyber Attack, Phones and Computers Down Across the Firm

The shutdown appears to have been caused by a ransomware attack, similar to the WannaCry attack that hit organizations such as the NHS last month.

By James Booth

8 minute read

June 21, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DWF to Launch in Singapore With Former Eversheds Sutherland Team

DWF is opening in Singapore with a four-lawyer team, including two partners, all of whom previously worked for Eversheds Sutherland.

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 16, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Reassessing Role in Middle East After Qatar Crisis

“It's tangible, it's real, it's sensitive, it's serious and it doesn't look like it's going to go away any time soon,” says one law firm partner of the diplomatic crisis currently roiling the Middle East.

By James Booth

4 minute read

June 15, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Addleshaw, Hunton & Williams Merger Talks Go Cold

Addleshaw Goddard's tie-up talks with Hunton & Williams have fizzled out nearly two years after they began, with the news coming as the British firm's discussions with Germany's Luther have also come to an end.

By James Booth

2 minute read