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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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July 09, 2015 | Legal Week

Five firms win spots on $12.5bn beauty deal

List of advisers includes US and magic circle lawyers as beauty company Coty agrees to buy business including Clairol and Wella brands

By James Booth

10 minute read

July 09, 2015 | International Edition

Freshfields tops Europe and UK M&A rankings as global deal values soar

Firm ranks first for deal value in Mergermarket tables while Allen & Overy takes top spot for deal volume in Europe

By James Booth

6 minute read

July 09, 2015 | Legal Week

Freshfields tops Europe and UK M&A rankings as global deal values soar

Firm ranks first for deal value in Mergermarket tables while Allen & Overy takes top spot for deal volume in Europe

By James Booth

23 minute read

July 08, 2015 | Legal Week

Eversheds announces flat revenue as PEP inches up

Firm's revenue was static in 2014-15 while its profit per equity partner increased by 2% to £731,000

By James Booth

5 minute read

July 08, 2015 | International Edition

Eversheds announces flat revenue as PEP inches up

Firm's revenue was static in 2014-15 while its profit per equity partner increased by 2% to £731,000

By James Booth

3 minute read

July 08, 2015 | International Edition

Wragges name to go as firm seals union with Canada's Gowlings

Firms agree to combine in January 2016 to form an 18-office business with more than 1,400 lawyers worldwide

By James Booth

4 minute read

July 08, 2015 | Legal Week

Wragges name to go as firm seals union with Canada's Gowlings

Firms agree to combine in January 2016 to form an 18-office business with more than 1,400 lawyers worldwide

By James Booth

6 minute read

July 07, 2015 | Legal Week

Howard Kennedy and Winckworth Sherwood announce growth in revenues

Howard Kennedy posts revenue of £43.8m and a 29% jump in PEP, while Winckworth Sherwood revenue rises to £33.4m

By James Booth

4 minute read

July 07, 2015 | International Edition

Howard Kennedy and Winckworth Sherwood announce growth in revenues

Howard Kennedy posts revenue of £43.8m and a 29% jump in PEP, while Winckworth Sherwood revenue rises to £33.4m

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 06, 2015 | Legal Week

Weightmans merges with Leeds firm Ford & Warren

The tie-up leaves Weightmans with a headcount of more than 1,400 and will increase its revenue to £100m-plus

By James Booth

3 minute read