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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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December 16, 2016 | International Edition

Eversheds closes in on US merger decision with two thirds majority required in partner vote

Firm reaches decision day on proposed tie-up with US firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaws turns to Freshfields for new COO hire ahead of Scottish merger

Axel Koelsch to become Addleshaws' first full-time COO since 2009

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards CSR Diversity Initiative of the Year: Travers Smith

Travers takes award for work with Refugees at Home

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards European Law Firm of the Year: Noerr

German firm takes award after year of impressing judges with revenue growth, commitment to diversity and entrepreneurial culture

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards TMT Team of the Year: Allen & Overy

Magic circle firm takes award for work on Italian telecoms joint venture

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards Energy and Infrastructure Team of the Year: Burges Salmon

Firm takes award for work with Marks & Spencer on community funding project for solar panels

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 15, 2016 | International Edition

British Legal Awards Commercial Team of the Year: Eversheds

Firm recognised for helping to secure future of historic Midlands automotive research facility

By Legal Week

2 minute read

December 13, 2016 | International Edition

Former Shearman competition partner Soames to join Quinn in Brussels

Trevor Soames to join Quinn following resignation from Shearman in October

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 13, 2016 | International Edition

Linklaters London partners face longer route to the top after lockstep shake-up

Partners in London will now take 12 years to reach the top of the equity instead of 10

By James Booth

4 minute read

December 09, 2016 | International Edition

Transfer Window: recent moves for Mayer Brown, Milbank and Clifford Chance

Legal Week's round up of the latest moves also features new arrivals for Gowling WLG, Osborne Clarke and Dentons

By Legal Week

4 minute read