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 17, 2017 | International Edition

Withers posts 8% revenue rise and promotes eight to partnership

Firm makes up five London lawyers as turnover growth continues

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 14, 2017 | International Edition

Arthur Cox raids William Fry for three-partner Dublin funds team

Trio of departures leave William Fry with five funds partners in Irish capital

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 14, 2017 | International Edition

The Transfer Window: Cooley hires Wilson Sonsini team as RPC names new corporate head

Cooley adds four partners in Washington and New York who could bring up to $25m in business

By Legal Week

5 minute read

July 12, 2017 | International Edition

Slaughters and Reed Smith among firms appointed in Santander UK panel review

Spanish bank completes review of UK advisers

By James Booth and Alex Berry

2 minute read

July 12, 2017 | International Edition

Litigation specialist Stewarts Law set for UK top 50 debut as revenue and PEP shoot up

Firm posts 30% PEP hike to £2m as revenues reach £78m

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 11, 2017 | International Edition

Gateley posts double-digit revenue and profit increases in second post-listing results

AIM-listed law firm posts strong set of results two years on from IPO

By James Booth

4 minute read

July 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper's Hack Attack Could Cost 'Millions'

The global legal giant is still recovering from last week's massive cyberattack, with insurance brokers claiming that the resulting upheaval could lead to costs "in the millions" for the firm.

By James Booth

6 minute read