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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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October 03, 2016 | International Edition

Freshfields and Skadden lead on $6bn investment management firm merger

Top UK and US firms advising on merger of Janus Capital and Henderson Group

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 03, 2016 | International Edition

Freshfields and Skadden lead on $6bn investment management firm merger

Top UK and US firms advising on merger of Janus Capital and Henderson Group

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 03, 2016 | International Edition

Eversheds managing partner Lee Ranson takes chief exec role in uncontested election

Managing partner Ranson will take on the new role in April next year after standing unopposed

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 03, 2016 | International Edition

Eversheds managing partner Lee Ranson takes chief exec role in uncontested election

Managing partner Ranson will take on the new role in April next year after standing unopposed

By James Booth

2 minute read

October 03, 2016 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis makes up six London lawyers to partnership

US firm promotes six in London and 81 globally in reduced partnership round

By James Booth

4 minute read

October 03, 2016 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis makes up six London lawyers to partnership

US firm promotes six in London and 81 globally in reduced partnership round

By James Booth

4 minute read

September 23, 2016 | International Edition

Lawyer numbers rise across UK top 50 as mergers continue to drive growth

Lawyer headcount at the UK's 50 largest firms grew by more than 5% during 2015-16

By James Booth

4 minute read

September 23, 2016 | International Edition

Lawyer numbers rise across UK top 50 as mergers continue to drive growth

Lawyer headcount at the UK's 50 largest firms grew by more than 5% during 2015-16

By James Booth

4 minute read

September 15, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper 'red card' system to penalise partners who fail to record enough hours

Partners that fail to record their time properly could have their pay delayed under 'red card' system aimed at reducing lockup

By James Booth

2 minute read

September 15, 2016 | International Edition

DLA Piper 'red card' system to penalise partners who fail to record enough hours

Partners that fail to record their time properly could have their pay delayed under 'red card' system aimed at reducing lockup

By James Booth

2 minute read