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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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August 17, 2017 | International Edition

Former Linklaters leveraged finance chief Gray exits firm

Senior finance partner retires after 10 years at magic circle firm

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 15, 2017 | International Edition

Allen & Overy scores key role on UK telecoms company's £6bn dual-track process

Magic circle firms among advisers for interested bidders as Arqiva mulls sale or listing

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 14, 2017 | International Edition

SDT to probe former Clydes partner over 'improper' money transfer claims

Ex-partner and current consultant for the firm under investigation by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 11, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields posts reduced September trainee retention rate as just two in three stay on

Firm's autumn retention figures come in significantly lower than those of its magic circle rivals

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 11, 2017 | International Edition

Addleshaws exits to EY continue as Manchester real estate partner moves over

Addleshaws real estate partner Colette Withey jumps to EY

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 11, 2017 | International Edition

PwC regional head of legal exits firm after less than three years

Former Addleshaw Goddard and DLA Piper partner Shepherd has left PwC

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 10, 2017 | International Edition

SDT judgment sets out White & Case failings after record £250k fine for conflicts breach

Regulator's ruling reveals details of case following record fine for conflict of interest and confidentiality failures

By James Booth

5 minute read

August 10, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields, Linklaters and Sullivan lead as Goldman Sachs sells final stake in £2bn Rothesay

Elite line-up of firms advise as consortium including Blackstone and GIC takes stake in insurer

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 10, 2017 | International Edition

Watson Farley and Holman Fenwick boost partner profits as Kennedys PEP dips 9%

Watson Farley posts 27% PEP increase for 2016-17 as Holman Fenwick and Kennedys also reveal results

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 09, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsents boosts London NQ pay by 5% as firm reviews salaries across UK offices

Firm's newly qualified London lawyers now set to receive £68,000

By James Booth

2 minute read