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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May 22, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters boosts London restructuring team with Ropes partner hire

Linklaters makes senior restructuring hire from Ropes to bolster London practice

By James Booth

2 minute read

May 19, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland posts 8% revenue hike for 2016-17 as partner profits dip

Firm sees revenues rise and profits fall after costs incurred by merger deals

By James Booth

2 minute read

May 19, 2017 | International Edition

Sullivan and Ashurst among advisers as Berendsen rejects £2bn bid from European rival

Herbert Smith Freehills also acting on £2bn takeover bid by Elis

By James Booth

2 minute read

May 17, 2017 | International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons partner leaves to launch Dubai base for Charles Russell Speechlys

Charles Russell Speechlys is set to launch in Dubai with the hire of a partner from King & Wood Mallesons (KWM). KWM disputes partner Ghassan El Daye is to join Charles Russell Speechlys ahead of the office launch, which is still awaiting regulatory approval.

By James Booth and Rose Walker

10 minute read

May 17, 2017 | International Edition

Dentons wins first-time spot as Standard Chartered overhauls global legal panel

Bank refreshes its global legal panel with a raft of magic circle and international firms appointed

By Rose Walker and James Booth

2 minute read

May 16, 2017 | International Edition

Travers Smith makes first ever all-female new partner round

Travers announces reduced partner promotion round with four women making the grade

By James Booth

2 minute read

May 16, 2017 | International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons partner leaves to launch Dubai base for Charles Russell Speechlys

Ghassan El Daye's exit will leave KWM with three partners in the Middle East following its Riyadh closure last month

By James Booth and Rose Walker

2 minute read

May 15, 2017 | International Edition

DLA Piper Expands Africa Network With Nigeria Alliance

Having recently closed three small offices, global legal giant DLA Piper is widening its network in Africa by inking an alliance deal with Lagos, Nigeria-based Olajide Oyewole, which was founded in 1965 and focuses on corporate and commercial law. The Nigerian firm has eight partners.

By James Booth

35 minute read