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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March 01, 2018 | Legal Week

DLA Piper's former France managing partner quits firm to launch M&A boutique

Michel Frieh, whose former firm merged with DLA in 2012, leaves for new solo venture

By James Booth

4 minute read

March 01, 2018 | International Edition

DLA Piper's former France managing partner quits firm to launch M&A boutique

Michel Frieh, whose former firm merged with DLA in 2012, leaves for new solo venture

By James Booth

4 minute read

February 28, 2018 | International Edition

Kirkland, Allen & Overy and Linklaters among firms checking in for €4.4bn hotels deal

Line-up of top firms advise as investment consortium acquires 55% stake in Accor real estate assets

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 28, 2018 | Legal Week

Kirkland, Allen & Overy and Linklaters among firms checking in for €4.4bn hotels deal

Line-up of top firms advise as investment consortium acquires 55% stake in Accor real estate assets

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 26, 2018 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills and Macfarlanes lead on private equity purchase of Time Inc's UK arm

Top UK firms lead on sale of publisher of magazines including NME and Marie Claire

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 26, 2018 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills and Macfarlanes lead on private equity purchase of Time Inc's UK arm

Top UK firms lead on sale of publisher of magazines including NME and Marie Claire

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 19, 2018 | International Edition

Ashurst takes Clyde & Co UK intellectual property head in boost for City practice

Former Stevens & Bolton and Bristows partner joins Ashurst after almost three years at Clydes

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 19, 2018 | International Edition

Ashurst takes Clyde & Co UK intellectual property head in boost for City practice

Former Stevens & Bolton and Bristows partner joins Ashurst after almost three years at Clydes

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 15, 2018 | International Edition

Former Linklaters partner sentenced to three years in prison for sexual assault

Ex-magic circle partner sentenced today in Munich following 2014 assault

By James Booth

2 minute read

February 15, 2018 | International Edition

Former Linklaters partner sentenced to three years in prison for sexual assault

Ex-magic circle partner sentenced today in Munich following 2014 assault

By James Booth

2 minute read