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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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July 14, 2016 | International Edition

Transfer window: Latham & Watkins, DWF and Pinsent Masons make hires

Hogan Lovells, K&L Gates and Dechert have also brought in new partners

By Legal Week

3 minute read

July 14, 2016 | International Edition

Eversheds set to launch consulting business in Ireland in post-Brexit move

Consulting business to launch in Dublin to take advantage of Irish EU membership

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 13, 2016 | International Edition

Shoosmiths to launch Leeds office with Gordons partners

National firm launching its 11th UK office with Leeds opening

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 13, 2016 | International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons exits continue with former finance head joining Cadwalader

Cadwalader makes first UK partner hire since 2015 as Jeremy Cross becomes latest to leave KWM in London

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 13, 2016 | International Edition

Eversheds in the frame as Specsavers preferred legal supplier

Opticians Specsavers strikes preferred supplier deal with Eversheds

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 12, 2016 | International Edition

Allen & Overy and Latham & Watkins advise on $3.5bn Thomson Reuters sale

Magic circle firm and Latham leading on the sale of Thomson Reuters IP and science business for $3.5bn

By Alex Berry

2 minute read

July 12, 2016 | International Edition

Macfarlanes PEP drops by 17% but revenue holds steady

City firm's net profit drop by 9% while PEP drops to £1.29m

By James Booth

2 minute read

July 12, 2016 | International Edition

UK top 50 on course to report 4% growth in tough trading conditions

Preliminary results show revenue growth outstripping growth in profit per equity partner in difficult market conditions

By James Booth

3 minute read

July 11, 2016 | International Edition

Clyde & Co opens its first office in Germany as Dentons opens Rome office

Clydes launches insurance-focused office in Dusseldorf with a team from Noerr

By James Booth

3 minute read

July 08, 2016 | International Edition

Macfarlanes boosts associate pay and overhauls bonus system

Travers Smith also boosts pay for associates throughout its ranks

By James Booth

2 minute read