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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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March 27, 2017 | International Edition

New law firm leasing in London falls 50% as top firms rethink capital costs

Brexit, tech and flexi-working trends drive 50% drop in London real estate take-up

By James Booth

5 minute read

March 27, 2017 | International Edition

Macfarlanes makes up trio in smallest partner promotions round since 2010

Three senior solicitors make the grade in this year's partner promotions round

By James Booth

2 minute read

March 27, 2017 | International Edition

Macfarlanes makes up trio in smallest partner promotions round since 2010

Three senior solicitors make the grade in this year's partner promotions round

By James Booth

2 minute read

March 23, 2017 | International Edition

'A Mandate to Grow' - Linklaters Litigation Chief on the Firm's Plans to Boost its Disputes Credentials

"Although the firm has been around for 180 years, we only elected our first litigation partner in 1971,” says Michael Bennett, the head of Linklaters' dispute resolution division.

By James Booth

28 minute read

March 22, 2017 | International Edition

'A mandate to grow' - Linklaters litigation chief on the firm's plans to boost its disputes credentials

Linklaters disputes head Michael Bennett sets out plans for sustained recruitment push

By James Booth

5 minute read

March 22, 2017 | International Edition

'A mandate to grow' - Linklaters litigation chief on the firm's plans to boost its disputes credentials

Linklaters disputes head Michael Bennett sets out plans for sustained recruitment push

By James Booth

5 minute read

March 21, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters promotes eight in London in largest promotions round since 2008

Linklaters fails to meet target for number of new female partners

By James Booth

3 minute read

March 21, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters promotes eight in London in largest promotions round since 2008

Linklaters fails to meet target for number of new female partners

By James Booth

3 minute read

March 20, 2017 | International Edition

Slaughters takes key role as Vodafone India merger creates country's largest telecoms firm

Magic circle firm and Indian trio advise on Vodafone India's merger with Indian telecoms company Idea

By James Booth

2 minute read

March 20, 2017 | International Edition

Slaughters takes key role as Vodafone India merger creates country's largest telecoms firm

Magic circle firm and Indian trio advise on Vodafone India's merger with Indian telecoms company Idea

By James Booth

2 minute read