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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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January 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer

'CEO Challenge' to Employees Drives Major Changes at DLA Piper

DLA Piper asked its attorneys and employees for ideas to improve the firm. After 30,000 ideas came in, the firm made significant changes across a number of areas, from billing and reviews to mental health initiatives and technology,

By James Booth

4 minute read

January 24, 2018 | Legal Week

DLA Piper shakes up billing targets and tech following firmwide crowdsourcing project

Crowdsourcing project leads to changes around targets, technology and mental health

By James Booth

4 minute read

January 24, 2018 | International Edition

DLA Piper shakes up billing targets and tech following firmwide crowdsourcing project

Crowdsourcing project leads to changes around targets, technology and mental health

By James Booth

4 minute read

January 23, 2018 | Legal Week

Eversheds Sutherland recruits Reed Smith construction disputes team in Dubai

Hires come alongside shakeup of firm's Middle East management team

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 23, 2018 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland recruits Reed Smith construction disputes team in Dubai

Hires come alongside shakeup of firm's Middle East management team

By James Booth

3 minute read

January 22, 2018 | International Edition

Vinson & Elkins taps Jones Day for City finance partner

Former Berwin Leighton Paisner partner jumps to Vinson's London base

By Rose Walker

2 minute read

January 22, 2018 | International Edition

Vinson & Elkins taps Jones Day for City finance partner

Former Berwin Leighton Paisner partner jumps to Vinson's London base

By Rose Walker

2 minute read

January 22, 2018 | International Edition

Dealmaker: Freshfields' Charles Hayes on making partner, rare breed cattle and texting legal advice

Private equity partner Hayes reflects on deal highlights, his first day as a partner and a second life as a farmer

By Legal Week

5 minute read

January 22, 2018 | International Edition

Dealmaker: Freshfields' Charles Hayes on making partner, rare breed cattle and texting legal advice

Private equity partner Hayes reflects on deal highlights, his first day as a partner and a second life as a farmer

By Legal Week

5 minute read

January 19, 2018 | International Edition

'Almost all Anglo-Saxons' - DLA Europe partners lament 'UK-centric' senior partner race

European senior partner contenders face uphill struggle as City corporate trio lead the pack

By James Booth

8 minute read