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 | 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

3 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 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 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 | The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells Partners With Elevate to Offer Flexible Lawyering Service

Hogan Lovells' partnership with the alternative legal services provider gives it access to the company's 1,500 lawyers to use when needed.

By James Booth

3 minute read

February 15, 2018 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells strikes deal with Elevate to launch flexible lawyering programme

Deal gives firm's UK arm access to Elevate's 1,500-strong pool of lawyers

By James Booth

3 minute read

February 14, 2018 | National Law Journal

Freshfields Lures Former Senior DOJ Antitrust Official in Washington

Eric Mahr was a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr for more than 15 years before joining the DOJ's antitrust division as director of litigation in 2015.

By Ryan Lovelace | James Booth

3 minute read