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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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November 08, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields sets up new group to tackle deal roadblocks as protectionism rises

Magic circle firm appoints competition partners to lead 40-strong group of lawyers around the world

By James Booth

4 minute read

November 06, 2017 | International Edition

White & Case, Freshfields and Latham lead on landmark €10bn cross-border high-yield bond deal

Ex-A&O partner Kensell leads for Latham on Wind Tre refinancing following 2016 move to US firm

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 06, 2017 | International Edition

White & Case, Freshfields and Latham lead on landmark €10bn cross-border high-yield bond deal

Ex-A&O partner Kensell leads for Latham on Wind Tre refinancing following 2016 move to US firm

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 02, 2017 | Legal Week

'A big defection' - ex-DLA partners on what senior partner Picon's exit means for the firm

Former partners discuss the shock exit of DLA global co-chair to Latham

By James Booth

5 minute read

November 02, 2017 | International Edition

'A big defection' - ex-DLA partners on what senior partner Picon's exit means for the firm

Former partners discuss the shock exit of DLA global co-chair to Latham

By James Booth

5 minute read

November 02, 2017 | International Edition

What Does Senior Partner and Global Co-chair Picon's Defection Mean for DLA Piper?

Former DLA Piper partners say Picon's departure is a big loss for the firm.

By James Booth

5 minute read

November 02, 2017 | The American Lawyer

What Does Global Co-chair Juan Picon's Defection Mean for DLA Piper?

Ex-DLA Piper partners say Picon's departure to Latham & Watkins is a big loss for their former firm. He leaves just 18 months after taking the senior partner role at DLA.

By James Booth

5 minute read

November 02, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Latham Hires Away DLA Piper Co-Chair

In a rare lateral move among law firm leadership, DLA Piper global co-chair Juan Picon is leaving the firm to join Latham & Watkins in Madrid.

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 02, 2017 | International Edition

DLA Piper global co-chair Juan Picon quits firm to join Latham

DLA leader to leave firm after just 18 months as senior partner and global co-chair

By James Booth

4 minute read

November 02, 2017 | International Edition

DLA Piper global co-chair Juan Picon quits firm to join Latham

DLA leader to leave firm after just 18 months as senior partner and global co-chair

By James Booth

4 minute read