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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January 09, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields offers voluntary redundancy to 180 London secretaries

Magic circle firm reviews City support staff with PAs asked to apply for exec assistant roles

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 09, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields offers voluntary redundancy to 180 London secretaries

Magic circle firm reviews City support staff with PAs asked to apply for exec assistant roles

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 06, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsents hires Jones Day partner to head up competition practice in wake of Brexit vote

Former Pinsents partner returns to the firm after nearly two years at Jones Day

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 06, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsents hires Jones Day partner to head up competition practice in wake of Brexit vote

Former Pinsents partner returns to the firm after nearly two years at Jones Day

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 06, 2017 | International Edition

Keoghs accounts reveal firm spent nearly £900,000 on failed Parabis acquisition

2015-16 accounts show firm spent £893,000 on bid for parts of insurance rival

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 06, 2017 | International Edition

Keoghs accounts reveal firm spent nearly £900,000 on failed Parabis acquisition

2015-16 accounts show firm spent £893,000 on bid for parts of insurance rival

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 05, 2017 | International Edition

Clifford Chance and Slaughters lead as MasterCard's £700m VocaLink deal faces CMA probe

Magic circle duo land roles as CMA raises concerns over MasterCard's bid for UK payments company

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 05, 2017 | International Edition

Clifford Chance and Slaughters lead as MasterCard's £700m VocaLink deal faces CMA probe

Magic circle duo land roles as CMA raises concerns over MasterCard's bid for UK payments company

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 05, 2017 | International Edition

Addleshaws in talks with German firm as discussions over US merger move forward

Firm eyes rapid expansion with German and US mergers on the cards

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 05, 2017 | International Edition

Addleshaws in talks with German firm as discussions over US merger move forward

Firm eyes rapid expansion with German and US mergers on the cards

By James Booth

3 minute read

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