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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July 27, 2016 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons to open in South Africa

Firm takes two partners from Bowman Gilfillan for its first office in the country

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 26, 2016 | International Edition

Holman Fenwick Willan boosts PEP 5% to £519,000

HFW boosts PEP to £519,000 as net profit grows by 11%

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 22, 2016 | International Edition

Burges Salmon revenue and PEP climb to record heights

Turnover at Burges Salmon climbs 8% and PEP climbs 7%

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 21, 2016 | International Edition

Withers adds seven to its partnership worldwide

Appointments take in the firm's Asia, European and US offices

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 20, 2016 | International Edition

EY Law launches in Belfast with hire of Axiom director

Big four accountant launches a legal presence in Belfast with hire from alternative provider Axiom

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 19, 2016 | International Edition

Top UK firms could lose out on Brexit trade work as they meet government officials to discuss City's future

Top UK firms discuss implications of Brexit for financial services with Treasury but could miss out on international trade work to US rivals

By James Booth & Anna Ward

5 minute read

July 18, 2016 | International Edition

Mishcon hires Clydes private client partner Davies

Middle East specialist Davies is a longstanding adviser to the Saudi royal family

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 15, 2016 | International Edition

Ince & Co's woes continue as revenue slides 5%

Revenue at Ince contracts for the third consecutive year as the firm experiences partner departures and redundancies

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 15, 2016 | International Edition

Freshfields and Pinsents cement $1.4bn India deal

Freshfields and Pinsents lead on the sale LafargeHolcim's India business to local conglomerate Nirma

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 14, 2016 | International Edition

Travers Smith's PEP passes £1m mark as management hails 'excellent performance'

Revenue at the firm also grew by 13% in the last financial year despite the market uncertainties caused by Brexit

By James Booth

2 minute read

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