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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 10, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper in talks with Chile firms as LatAm expansion drive continues

International firm looking to Chile to continue its expansion in Latin America

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 09, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper posts rising revenue and PEP for international LLP

Firm posts 4% revenue rise for non-US business.

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 08, 2016 | International Edition

Ranson emerges as favourite in Eversheds leadership race

Managing partner Lee Ranson tipped to succeed Bryan Hughes as chief executive.

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 04, 2016 | International Edition

Freshfields names new global head of finance

Real estate finance partner Johnson appointed for four-year term

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 03, 2016 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper's Former Turkish Partner Raided by Police in Aftermath of Coup

DLA Piper's former Turkish arm, Yuksel Karkın Kucuk (YKK), was raided by the police, and lawyers were taken into custody in the aftermath of the failed coup in Turkey, according to local press reports.


By James Booth

15 minute read

August 03, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper's former Turkish partner raided by the police in the aftermath of coup

Lawyers taken into custody by police in post-coup crackdown

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 01, 2016 | International Edition

Four firms land roles on restructuring and sale of troubled oil explorer Gulf Keystone

Freshfields, Paul Hastings, Memery Crystal and Akin Gump take roles on the restructuring and possible sale of Gulf Keystone

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 01, 2016 | International Edition

Kennedys' Latin American expansion continues with Chile and Colombia openings

Insurance-focused firm launches in Chile and Colombia following launches in Brazil and Peru last month

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 29, 2016 | International Edition

Linklaters and White & Case lead on $1.6bn private equity sale of Israeli company

US and magic circle firms take the lead as private equity firm BC partners acquires Keter Group

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 29, 2016 | International Edition

Weightmans PEP slides 19% as revenue hits record high

Revenue hits record high after Ford & Warren merger but net profit falls

By James Booth

2 minute read