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 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

January 19, 2018 | International Edition

Defence group Chemring turns to Herbert Smith Freehills for SFO probe

HSF advising on SFO investigation into bribery, corruption and money laundering at defence company

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 19, 2018 | International Edition

Defence group Chemring turns to Herbert Smith Freehills for SFO probe

HSF advising on SFO investigation into bribery, corruption and money laundering at defence company

By James Booth

2 minute read

January 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Inks New Saudi Deal Amid Spate of Lateral Hires

The global legal giant has forged a new alliance in Riyadh following the departure of its former local managing partner, while also bringing on a half-dozen hires in other cities.

By James Booth and Brian Baxter

3 minute read