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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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August 24, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Political Uncertainty Stalls Hunton & Williams' UK Tie-Up Talks

Merger talks between Hunton & Williams and British firm Addleshaw Goddard have slowed following the U.K.'s June vote to leave the European Union.

By James Booth

12 minute read

August 24, 2016 | International Edition

Irwin Mitchell's profit plunges as revenue hits £221m after merger

Revenue climbs but profit falls after merger with Thomas Eggar

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 24, 2016 | International Edition

Irwin Mitchell's profit plunges as revenue hits £221m after merger

Revenue climbs but profit falls after merger with Thomas Eggar

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 24, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaws-Hunton merger talks stall amid UK and US political uncertainty

Transatlantic merger talks held up by fallout from Brexit vote

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 24, 2016 | International Edition

Addleshaws-Hunton merger talks stall amid UK and US political uncertainty

Transatlantic merger talks held up by fallout from Brexit vote

By James Booth

3 minute read

August 22, 2016 | International Edition

Transfer Window: Recent hires for Clyde & Co, Jones Day and Bird & Bird

Roundup of the latest partner moves in the UK and overseas

By Legal Week

4 minute read

August 22, 2016 | International Edition

Transfer Window: Recent hires for Clyde & Co, Jones Day and Bird & Bird

Roundup of the latest partner moves in the UK and overseas

By Legal Week

4 minute read

August 19, 2016 | International Edition

Dechert ramps up London office with hire of senior DLA Piper finance duo

US firm recruits two DLA Piper practice leaders for City base

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 19, 2016 | International Edition

Dechert ramps up London office with hire of senior DLA Piper finance duo

US firm recruits two DLA Piper practice leaders for City base

By James Booth

2 minute read

August 19, 2016 | International Edition

Five partners quit Irwin Mitchell's London real estate team including four joining Dentons

Dentons recruits four-partner City real estate team comprising former SJ Berwin partners

By James Booth

3 minute read