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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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December 07, 2017 | International Edition

McDermott sued by investment manager over claims of fraudulent misrepresentation

Investment manager brings lawsuit over actions of two former McDermott London lawyers

By Alex Berry and James Booth

2 minute read

December 07, 2017 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard and Ashurst win roles as GVC takes £3.9bn punt on Ladbrokes Coral

Ashurst wins trophy Ladbrokes Coral mandate as regular adviser Slaughter and May is conflicted out

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsents sets out defence in dispute over Spanish partner hires from former merger target

Firm files response to lawsuit from Ramon & Cajal over contentious partner hires

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Gateley sees revenues rise almost 10% for half-year while profit stays flat

H1 revenues rise 9.8% as firm attributes flat profits to investment in business

By James Booth

3 minute read

December 04, 2017 | International Edition

US associates at Freshfields and Linklaters to receive up to $100k bonus as firms match NY rates

Magic circle duo follow A&O and Clifford Chance in matching Cravath scale

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 04, 2017 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright names Australian litigation partner as first female global chair

Australia insurance head Tricia Hobson to replace Stephen Parish as global chair

By James Booth

2 minute read

December 04, 2017 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Names Australian Litigation Partner as First Female Global Chair

Australia insurance head Tricia Hobson to replace Stephen Parish as global chair

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 30, 2017 | International Edition

Linklaters LLP accounts detail £20.8m profit share for top management team

Accounts shed light on remuneration for firm's twelve-member executive committee

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 30, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsents sued by Spanish firm Ramon & Cajal over Madrid partner hires after unsuccessful merger talks

Pinsents senior partner Richard Foley and TMT head Clive Seddon named as defendants

By James Booth and Alex Berry

3 minute read

November 30, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Would-Be Merger Candidate Sues Big British Law Firm for Partner Poaching

Pinsents Masons and two partners have been named as defendants in a suit filed by Spanish firm Ramon & Cajal.

By James Booth

5 minute read