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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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August 30, 2016 | International Edition

Allen & Overy climbs FTSE 100 adviser rankings as Slaughters retains top spots

A&O's haul of FTSE 100 clients rises by two as Slaughters leads across the board

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 26, 2016 | International Edition

Gateley posts 11% revenue growth for combined English and Scots arms

Gateley Plc and HBJ Gateley's combined revenue nears £90m

By James Booth

1 minute read

August 24, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Political Uncertainty Stalls Hunton & Williams' UK Tie-Up Talks

Merger talks between Hunton & Williams and British firm Addleshaw Goddard have slowed following the U.K.'s June vote to leave the European Union.

By James Booth

12 minute read

August 24, 2016 | International Edition

Irwin Mitchell's profit plunges as revenue hits £221m after merger

Revenue climbs but profit falls after merger with Thomas Eggar

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 24, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaws-Hunton merger talks stall amid UK and US political uncertainty

Transatlantic merger talks held up by fallout from Brexit vote

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 22, 2016 | International Edition

Transfer Window: Recent hires for Clyde & Co, Jones Day and Bird & Bird

Roundup of the latest partner moves in the UK and overseas

By Legal Week

4 minute read

August 19, 2016 | International Edition

Dechert ramps up London office with hire of senior DLA Piper finance duo

US firm recruits two DLA Piper practice leaders for City base

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 19, 2016 | International Edition

Five partners quit Irwin Mitchell's London real estate team including four joining Dentons

Dentons recruits four-partner City real estate team comprising former SJ Berwin partners

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 19, 2016 | International Edition

BLM sees partner profits fall 28% as revenue edges upwards

Insurance firm reports steep drop in net profit and PEP

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 18, 2016 | International Edition

Bond Dickinson cites post-Brexit worries as revenue and PEP fall

Revenue drops 3% as partner profits slip to £275,000

By James Booth

2 minute read