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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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July 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Managing Partner Pugh the 'Fall Guy' for Poor Results at Freshfields

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer co-managing partner Chris Pugh's departure from the management team is attributable to the firm's poor 2016-17 financial results, according to former partners.

By James Booth

14 minute read

July 27, 2017 | International Edition

Managing partner Pugh the 'fall guy' for poor results at Freshfields

Pugh's exit from management team comes after firm's 2016-17 financial performance was outpaced by magic circle peers

By James Booth

5 minute read

July 26, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Freshfields Managing Partner Steps Down Early Amid Management Overhaul

Chris Pugh's departure as managing partner comes after the firm had a relatively disappointing financial year compared to its Magic Circle counterparts.

By James Booth

3 minute read

July 26, 2017 | International Edition

With Maclays partners locked into a deal with Dentons, what next for the Scottish legal market?

Maclays chief exec and Scots partners on the Dentons merger and the future of independent firms in Scotland

By James Booth and Joseph Evans

8 minute read

July 26, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields managing partner Chris Pugh steps down early in management overhaul

Magic circle firm has seen leadership team halve from four to two in just over 18 months

By James Booth

3 minute read

July 24, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Clyde & Co Opens Ninth U.S. Office with Los Angeles Launch

UK insurance giant Clyde & Co is opening its ninth office in the U.S., with a launch in Los Angeles.

By James Booth

4 minute read

July 24, 2017 | International Edition

Clyde & Co opens ninth US office with Los Angeles launch

Clydes' US expansion continues with Los Angeles office opening

By James Booth

4 minute read

July 24, 2017 | International Edition

Burges Salmon sees partner profits fall 16.3% after 'challenging' 2016-17

Bristol firm cites impact of Brexit vote as PEP falls and revenue remains flat

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 21, 2017 | International Edition

Baroness Hale appointed as first female president of Supreme Court

Three other judges have been appointed to serve alongside Hale

By Joseph Evans

3 minute read

July 21, 2017 | International Edition

Withers set to ramp up use of flexible working with move to smaller London HQ

Firm signs 15-year lease for 60,000 sq ft at 20 Old Bailey

By James Booth

2 minute read