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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 17, 2016 | International Edition

'A major challenge to our independence' – City partners raise concerns over proposed fines for tax avoidance advice

City partners are concerned that tougher penalties would compromise their independence and apply to routine tax planning

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 16, 2016 | International Edition

Clydes and Sullivan & Cromwell win lead roles on $3.4bn insurance deal

Duo win roles alongside Cahill Gordon on Arch's acquisition of AIG's United Guaranty Corporation

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 16, 2016 | International Edition

City firms take £4.5m in legal fees on Steinhoff's Poundland purchase

Freshfields, Linklaters and Travers Smith among beneficiaries

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 15, 2016 | International Edition

DWF's revenue falls 2% after UK restructuring efforts

Firm attributes drop in revenue to restructuring efforts and overseas investments as profits rise

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 15, 2016 | International Edition

Eversheds COO and finance director Fleming to leave the firm

Fleming set to depart next year after a decade with the firm

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 12, 2016 | International Edition

In their shoes: Pinsent Masons and Mercer on rethinking the client-adviser relationship

Mercer's Lisa Tolaini and Pinsents' Isabel Nurse-Marsh on devising a new approach to day-to-day legal support

By James Booth

5 minute read

August 11, 2016 | International Edition

Jones Day appointed by BHS administrators to probe directors' actions

US firm instructed by FRP Advisory for BHS administration role

By Rose Walker

2 minute read

August 11, 2016 | International Edition

Kennedys to merge with London marine and shipping boutique

Kennedys merges with five-partner boutique Waltons & Morse in London

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 11, 2016 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons appoints property agent as it explores Dublin launch

Firm looking to launch in Dublin in post-Brexit move

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 10, 2016 | International Edition

Slaughters, Allen & Overy and Norton Rose Fulbright lead on £3.2bn William Hill bid

Magic circle firms among advisers as bookmaker rejects combined takeover bid

By James Booth

2 minute read