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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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September 15, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters launches key client committee to 'coalesce the force' of the firm

Banking head Tony Bugg chairs new committee as Moore continues strategy roll out

By James Booth

5 minute read

September 15, 2017 | International Edition

The Transfer Window: latest hires for Pinsent Masons, Linklaters, Dentons and Vinson

Other firms making hires include Osborne Clarke, Dentons and Morgan Lewis & Bockius

By Legal Week

5 minute read

September 14, 2017 | International Edition

Will the takeover of Slater and Gordon's UK arm by its lenders kill the listed law firm model?

As Slater and Gordon's UK arm is taken over by its lenders, what are the implications for future law firm IPOs?

By James Booth

7 minute read

September 13, 2017 | International Edition

Slater and Gordon to cut around 7% of its Australian workforce following UK split-off

Cuts come as part of 'business-wide transformation' to ensure future of Australian operations

By James Booth

3 minute read

September 11, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons launches redundancy consultation with up to 100 UK jobs at risk

All of Pinsents' UK legal PAs are affected by the redundancy consultation

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 07, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland to advise on BBC pay review in wake of gender pay gap furore

Firm called in for salary review after report reveals pay disparity between male and female stars

By James Booth

3 minute read

September 06, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Eversheds Sutherland Moves Into Russia And Luxembourg With Triple Office Launch

Eversheds Sutherland is opening three new offices in Russia and Luxembourg, with a series of team hires from Simmons & Simmons and Nordic firm Hannes Snellman.

By James Booth

18 minute read

September 06, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland moves into Russia and Luxembourg with triple office launch

Firm takes teams from Simmons & Simmons and Hannes Snellman for three new bases

By James Booth

3 minute read

September 05, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Sedgwick Partner Who Sued Firm Finds New Home as Defections Continue

Traci Ribeiro, who settled a gender bias case against Sedgwick earlier this year, has found a new home. Meanwhile, other lawyers have left the firm in New York and Florida.

By Roy Strom and James Booth

14 minute read

September 05, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Slater and Gordon Stripped 40 UK Partners of Partnership Status Before Lenders Took Control

Slater and Gordon moved more than 40 of its U.K. partners out of its partnership before agreeing on a recapitalization package with Anchorage Capital that will give lenders ultimate control of the U.K. business.

By James Booth and Joseph Evans

5 minute read