James Booth

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Online Editor at Financial News

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Paul Weiss hires two A&O Shearman partners in London growth push

6 days ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

Paul Weiss hires two A&O Shearman partners in London growth pushNew York law firm raids Magic Circle rival in LondonFriday 9 May 2025 at 06:59Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison has hired two senior A&O Shearman partners as the New York law firm expands its London base. Its latest addition is A&O Shearman technology, media and telecommunications partner Tom Levine, according to a person familiar with the situation.
1.0 Identity - The First Pillar of Zero Trust

1 week ago | jmspbooth.medium.com | James Booth

Zero Trust has rapidly become the gold standard for modern cybersecurity, particularly within the Department of Defense (DoD) and other high-security environments (banks, hospitals, financial institutions, etc.). As cyber threats grow in complexity, the traditional perimeter-based (or network-based) security model no longer holds up.
Lloyd’s of London appoints new CEO

1 week ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

Lloyd’s of London appoints new CEOThe insurance market has picked an internal candidate for the top jobThursday 8 May 2025 at 07:30Lloyd’s of London has picked its chief of markets as its next CEO. The insurance market has appointed Patrick Tiernan to the top job, it said on 8 May.
Meet Europe’s top private equity lawyers

1 week ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

Meet Europe’s top private equity lawyersCatch up on this week’s top legal newsWednesday, 7 May 2025 at 10:39Don’t miss the biggest storiesSign up to our industry-leading newsletters and stay in the loopMeet three of the top private equity lawyers in EuropeFN’s sister title Private Equity News has unveiled its third annual listTuesday, 6 May 2025 at 23:01Private Equity News has unveiled its third annual pick of the top legal minds working in the buyout sector.
Paul Hastings hires fourth White & Case infrastructure partner

1 week ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

Paul Hastings hires fourth White & Case infrastructure partnerUS law firm adds to new Abu Dhabi baseTuesday 6 May 2025 at 10:41Paul Hastings has hired a fourth infrastructure partner from rival US law firm White & Case. The firm hired infrastructure partners Dinmukhamed Eshanov and George Kazakov from White & Case last month to co-lead a new office in Abu Dhabi, alongside Paris-based partner Xavier Petet.
Argentex secures £20m credit to pay margin costs as shares restored to trading

1 week ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

Argentex secures £20m credit to pay margin costs as shares restored to tradingFX broker beefs up credit after Trump’s tariffs lead to margin callsTuesday, 6 May 2025 at 06:43Foreign exchange broker Argentex has struck a deal with the company that is acquiring it to provide a £20m revolving credit facility to help it pay its margin costs.
New Simmons & Simmons boss doubles down on diversity despite US backlash

1 week ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

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‘Strike when you have the opportunity’

1 week ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

Sidley Austin bets big on London: ‘Strike when you have the opportunity’US law firm has hired aggressively in the City over the last yearThursday 1 May 2025 at 23:01Sidley Austin’s London hiring spree is set to continue as the US law firm seeks to bolster its position in the “fluid” City legal market. The firm has added 10 partners from rival Latham & Watkins in London over the past year.
Freshfields hires third Paul Hastings infrastructure partner in London

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

Freshfields hires third Paul Hastings infrastructure partner in LondonMagic Circle law firm boosts London finance teamThursday 1 May 2025 at 12:26Freshfields has added a third infrastructure partner from US law firm Paul Hastings in London. The Magic Circle law firm tapped Paul Hastings for infrastructure duo Jessamy Gallagher and Stuart Rowson in February.
Jupiter kicks off hunt for new chair

2 weeks ago | fnlondon.com | James Booth

Jupiter kicks off hunt for new chairChair of fund management group to step down later this yearThursday 1 May 2025 at 06:42Jupiter has begun a search for a new chair as the incumbent prepares to step down. The FTSE 250 fund management group said David Cruickshank planned to retire from the board later this year, according to a 1 May stock market update.