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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November 14, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaws confirms merger talks with Gateley's Scottish arm

Scottish split-off follows Gateley's stock market listing last year

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 11, 2016 | International Edition

UPDATED: KWM Europe offered Asian rescue package conditional on lock-in and £14m capital raising

Asian offices will step in as long as European partners agree to lock-in and cash call

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 07, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaws launches £500k scheme to support fintech startups with mentoring and free legal advice

Addleshaws joins Slaughters and Simmons with fintech startups programme

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 04, 2016 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher hires Freshfields M&A partner in London

US firm hires first lateral partner in London since 2014

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 03, 2016 |

Linklaters Partners Vote in Favor of Lockstep Reform

Linklaters partners voted Thursday to approve a package of reforms to the firm's lockstep system at a partners' conference in London. The long-awaited vote will saw partners consider a range of measures intended to increase lockstep flexibility, without going as far as introducing "superpoints" to reward star performers.

By James Booth

7 minute read