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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February 09, 2018 | International Edition

Linklaters to open fifth German office with Hamburg launch

Magic circle firm bucks the trend for German retrenchment with office opening

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 08, 2018 | International Edition

Law firms set to scoop £9m in fees from GKN-Melrose deal as union boss criticises 'astronomical sums'

Slaughters and Simpson Thacher in line for millions for advice on high-profile bid

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 08, 2018 | International Edition

Law firms set to scoop £9m in fees from GKN-Melrose deal as union boss criticises 'astronomical sums'

Slaughters and Simpson Thacher in line for millions for advice on high-profile bid

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 06, 2018 | International Edition

Freshfields Germany partner trio leave with team of associates to found public law spin-off

Senior exits for Freshfields come as firm continues to shrink Germany partnership

By James Booth

3 minute read

February 06, 2018 | International Edition

Freshfields Germany partner trio leave with team of associates to found public law spin-off

Senior exits for Freshfields come as firm continues to shrink Germany partnership

By James Booth

3 minute read

February 06, 2018 | International Edition

Pay for top Pinsents Masons earner breaks £1m mark with 34% hike

Limited liability partnership accounts reveal firm's key management team shared £5.9m in 2016-17

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 06, 2018 | International Edition

Pay for top Pinsents Masons earner breaks £1m mark with 34% hike

Limited liability partnership accounts reveal firm's key management team shared £5.9m in 2016-17

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 05, 2018 | International Edition

Linklaters criticised for alleged errors in professional negligence claim over Arsenal share sale

Claim brought by former Arsenal shareholder sheds light on magic circle firm's role in fate of Arsenal ownership

By Alex Berry and James Booth

4 minute read

February 05, 2018 | International Edition

Linklaters criticised for alleged errors in professional negligence claim over Arsenal share sale

Claim brought by former Arsenal shareholder sheds light on magic circle firm's role in fate of Arsenal ownership

By Alex Berry and James Booth

4 minute read

February 01, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Eversheds Sutherland Joins $1 Billion Club with Post-Merger Revenues

The benchmark results come a year after London-based Eversheds and Atlanta-based Sutherland Asbill & Brennan created new megafirm with about 2,400 lawyers around the world.

By James Booth |

2 minute read

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