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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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November 29, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland partners start voting in tight contest for chair role

Partners have until Monday to vote for successor to current chair Paul Smith

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 28, 2017 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons cuts 78 legal PA roles following redundancy consultation

Redundancy consultation concludes with 78 voluntary cuts

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 28, 2017 | International Edition

Former Burges Salmon partner in the dock over £245m HBOS fraud case

Roger Hawes' trial on conspiracy charges started yesterday at Southwark Crown Court

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 27, 2017 | International Edition

First wave of Linklaters associates take up 40-hour per week contracts  

Private equity, corporate and tax associates sign up for 40-hour per week 'yourlink' pilot

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 27, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland on board for £1bn Network Rail commercial property sale

Firm advising on project which will see rail operator sell off more than 5,000 properties

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 24, 2017 | International Edition

BLM appoints new London office head after predecessor quits for Clyde & Co

Insurance partner appointed to lead firm's London office following predecessor's resignation

By James Booth

2 minute read

November 22, 2017 | International Edition

'It's a big call' - partners size up Freshfields' radical lockstep overhaul

Freshfields rivals watch closely to see whether radical reforms can revitalise firm

By James Booth

5 minute read

November 21, 2017 | International Edition

Freshfields and Dentons up front on takeover bid for Newcastle United FC

Ex-Newcastle chairman Chris Mort among Freshfields team advising PCP Capital Partners on bid for Premier League club

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 20, 2017 | International Edition

Addleshaws advises on £1bn damages claim against truck cartel

Firm is representing the Road Haulage Association on a group action against European truck companies including Volvo and Scania

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 17, 2017 | International Edition

EDF Energy begins review of 14-strong UK panel with tech and innovation under scrutiny

EDF launches review with Eversheds Sutherland and HSF among firms under the spotlight

By Alex Berry and James Booth

2 minute read