NEXT

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.

Connect with this author

February 13, 2018 | International Edition

Latham hires Kirkland & Ellis securities partner in Hong Kong

Kirkland partner returns to former firm six years after joining as part of an eight-partner team hire

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

February 13, 2018 | International Edition

'We can provide the quality of service from under one roof' - Travers holds firm on one-site strategy

Newly reappointed Travers managing partner David Patient sets out his priorities for the next three years

By James Booth

3 minute read

February 12, 2018 | The American Lawyer

British Lawyer Killed in Grand Canyon Helicopter Crash

Jason Hill, a corporate senior associate at Shoosmith in Milton Keynes, England, was one of three U.K. tourists to die over the weekend when a sightseeing tour company's helicopter crashed on Feb. 10.

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 12, 2018 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard pulls in eight-strong construction team from DWF

DWF's construction head Paul O'Kane and Manchester construction head Paul Barge to join Addleshaws with six associates

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 12, 2018 | International Edition

Survival of the fittest: Darwin wins race to replace Picon as DLA Piper International senior partner

Former UK managing partner Andrew Darwin sees off competition from fellow London partners Bob Bishop and Jon Hayes to take leadership role

By James Booth

3 minute read

February 12, 2018 | International Edition

Shoosmiths lawyer killed in Grand Canyon helicopter crash

Shoosmiths senior associate Jason Hill named among tourists killed in Grand Canyon helicopter crash

By James Booth

1 minute read

February 09, 2018 | International Edition

Linklaters to open fifth German office with Hamburg launch

Magic circle firm bucks the trend for German retrenchment with office opening

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 08, 2018 | International Edition

Law firms set to scoop £9m in fees from GKN-Melrose deal as union boss criticises 'astronomical sums'

Slaughters and Simpson Thacher in line for millions for advice on high-profile bid

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 06, 2018 | International Edition

Freshfields Germany partner trio leave with team of associates to found public law spin-off

Senior exits for Freshfields come as firm continues to shrink Germany partnership

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 06, 2018 | International Edition

Pay for top Pinsents Masons earner breaks £1m mark with 34% hike

Limited liability partnership accounts reveal firm's key management team shared £5.9m in 2016-17

By James Booth

2 minute read