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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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September 15, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper 'red card' system to penalise partners who fail to record enough hours

Partners that fail to record their time properly could have their pay delayed under 'red card' system aimed at reducing lockup

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 10, 2016 | International Edition

Clifford Chance, Anjarwalla & Khanna and Standard Chartered triumph at the African Legal Awards 2016

Others big winners winners include Webber Wentzel, ENSafrica and Bowmans

By James Booth

4 minute read

September 05, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard's top of equity breaks £1m barrier

Firm beats target with top-earning partners to make £1.122m in 2015-16

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 02, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper cuts 175 UK jobs following redundancy consultation

Firm slashes 175 support roles following consultation

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 02, 2016 | International Edition

Reed Smith appoints Tamara Box to lead European practice in management overhaul

Firm carves up EMEA managing partner role with former postholder Roger Parker becoming Asia-Pacific head

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 01, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper boosts South Africa venture with six-lawyer team from Webber Wentzel

DLA Piper adds to its Johannesburg base with nine new lawyers including two partners

By James Booth

1 minute read

September 01, 2016 | International Edition

Marks & Spencer promotes Chase to GC role as Ivens steps down

Retailer M&S promotes Chase to top legal job as Ivens retires

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 30, 2016 |

Slater & Gordon Closes Four Offices as Ex-UK CEO Departs

Cath Evans, a former CEO of Slater & Gordon's British arm, has resigned from the publicly traded Australian firm as it prepares to close four offices amid mounting financial troubles.

By James Booth

7 minute read

August 30, 2016 |

Publicly Traded British Law Firm Sees Gross Revenue Growth

Gateley, a British firm that last year raised $45 million in a landmark initial public offering, saw its gross revenue rise 11 percent in 2015-16, according to financial figures released by the firm.

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 30, 2016 | International Edition

Slater & Gordon's former UK CEO leaves firm as four offices close

Halifax, Derby, Failsworth and Bristol offices shut down in UK restructuring

By James Booth

3 minute read