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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March 06, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters hires US Department of Justice heavyweight in Washington DC

Magic circle firm benefits from regime change in DC with senior DOJ hire

By James Booth

2 minute read

March 03, 2017 | International Edition

DLA postpones pay reviews to give management more time to assess moves by competitors

Firm pushes back UK pay reviews from May until July

By James Booth

2 minute read

March 01, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters, Eversheds and Stephenson Harwood advise on £363m BHS pensions settlement

Sir Philip Green agrees deal with Pensions Regulator following retail giant's collapse

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 27, 2017 |

Goodwin Hires 2 More NY Litigators From Freshfields

In its second New York partner hire from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer since January, Goodwin has lured Gabrielle Gould to its financial industry practice group, along with Samuel Rubin, who will join as counsel.

By James Booth

10 minute read

February 27, 2017 | International Edition

Goodwin hires two more Freshfields litigators in New York

Partner Gabrielle Gould follows Marshall Fishman from Freshfields to Goodwin, joining alongside a senior associate

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 27, 2017 |

Slater and Gordon Writes Down Value of UK Business As Half-Year Revenues Fall 34 Percent

The world's first listed law firm has announced more significant losses as revenues continue to fall following its ill-fated acquisition of UK insurance company Quindell's professional services arm in 2015.

By James Booth

5 minute read