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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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February 13, 2017 | International Edition

Cadwalader revenue shrinks 2.5% following office closures and partner exits

Partner profits inch up as firm targets tighter core focus

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 10, 2017 | International Edition

Why are international law firms pulling out of Qatar?

The news that CC and HSF are shutting up shop in Doha has prompted questions about the market's future for international law firms

By James Booth

6 minute read

February 09, 2017 | International Edition

DWF seals Saudi association and boosts Dubai partner count

Firm agrees exclusive association with two-partner Saudi firm Harasani & Alkhamees

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 07, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds accounts show 10% pay increase for top management team

LLPs show firm's highest paid partner received £1.43m in 2015-16

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 07, 2017 | International Edition

Magic circle duo among firms winning roles on new AIG specialist panels

Freshfields, Clifford Chance and Pinsents among those appointed ahead of full UK panel review

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 06, 2017 |

Freshfields Management Team Saw Aggregate 8% Pay Increase in 2015-16

The firm's limited liability partnership (LLP) accounts for the year ending April 30, 2016 show that the amount paid out to the top management team increased by 8 percent, from 16.8 million pounds in 2014-15 to 18.1 million pounds.

By James Booth

5 minute read

February 06, 2017 |

Clifford Chance Quits Qatar and Relocates Office Head to Dubai

The Magic Circle firm is pulling out of Doha roughly six years after opening an office in the capital city of the Middle Eastern country of Qatar.

By Anna Ward and James Booth

9 minute read

February 06, 2017 | International Edition

Clifford Chance to close Qatar base as office head relocates to Dubai

Magic circle firm becomes latest to scale back in the Middle East

By Anna Ward and James Booth

3 minute read

February 03, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields management saw 8% payrise to £18m in 2015-16, LLPs show

Freshfields LLPs show static revenue and an increase in management pay

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 03, 2017 | International Edition

What are the prospects for the Norton Rose-Chadbourne merger? Partners have their say

Norton Rose and Chadbourne have confirmed that they are in merger talks, but does the combination make sense?

By James Booth, Anna Ward, Rose Walker and Alex Berry

6 minute read