Top law firm reports surge in profits and turnover

Leading Scottish law firm Brodies has posted double-digit increases in its annual turnover and profit.

The company, which has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, saw revenue grow by 12.4 per cent to £65.1m in the year to the end of April.

Profits before partner distributions for the company also rose by 14.2 per cent to £30.9m.

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Brodies said its sixth consecutive year of growth had been achieved through sustained investment across its offices.

The firm's headcount also grew by 4.6 per cent last year, bringing the total number of lawyers and staff to 631.

Brodies managing partner Bill Drummond, welcoming the findings, said: "The partners are satisfied with the progress we have made over the past year and are grateful to our clients for their continued support and for putting their faith in us to advise them on a wide range of business, regulatory and personal matters.

"Our focus on adapting to the ever-changing needs of our clients and ensuring that our services are relevant to our market, means that we are accustomed to responding rapidly when clients need us.

"This has never been more important than in the current climate, following the EU referendum on 23 June."