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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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June 28, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper continues Africa expansion as Senegal and Tunisia firms join network

DLA Piper has expanded its Africa presence with the addition of law firms in Senegal and Tunisia to its network on the continent.

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 27, 2017 | Daily Business Review

DLA Piper Hit by Cyber Attack, Phones and Computers Down Across the Firm

The shutdown appears to have been caused by a ransomware attack, similar to the WannaCry attack that hit organizations such as the NHS last month.

By JAMES BOOTH

9 minute read

June 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Continues Africa Expansion as Senegal and Tunisia Firms Join Network

DLA Piper has expanded its Africa presence with the addition of law firms in Senegal and Tunisia to its network on the continent.

By James Booth

11 minute read

June 27, 2017 | Legaltech News

DLA Piper Hit by Cyber Attack, Phones and Computers Down Across the Firm

The shutdown appears to have been caused by a ransomware attack, similar to the WannaCry attack that hit organizations such as the NHS last month.

By James Booth

9 minute read

June 27, 2017 | International Edition

DLA Piper hit by cyber attack with phones and computers down across the firm

Ransomware attack hits DLA Piper with partners instructed to turn off computers

By James Booth

3 minute read

June 27, 2017 | International Edition

DLA Piper continues Africa expansion as Senegal and Tunisia firms join network

New additions mean firm's Africa network now covers 19 countries on the continent

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 27, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland makes more post-merger leadership appointments

Firm appoints new office senior partners and extends term for international board chair

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 26, 2017 | International Edition

Raft of firms advise as Pallinghurst edges ahead in the race for Faberge owner Gemfields

Magic circle, US and offshore firms among legal line-up in race to acquire London-listed gem miner

By James Booth

2 minute read

June 23, 2017 | International Edition

'The sword still hangs over the SFO' - partners warn uncertainty could damage UK law enforcement

Latham, Eversheds, OC and Addleshaws partners discuss the post-election prospects for the SFO

By James Booth

5 minute read

June 22, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland aims to improve post-merger integration with transatlantic secondment scheme

Newly merged firm to draw up first integrated global strategy plan this summer

By James Booth

4 minute read