Howes Percival “delighted” at revenue rise

Howes Percival, the law firm with offices in Leicester and Northampton, has seen revenue and profits rise slightly for the year-ending 30 April.

Revenue rose 4% to £17.55m, while operating profit rose from £5.4m to £5.6m.

During the year, Howes Percival moved its head office to bigger premises in Northampton.

A statement in the firm’s latest accounts, reads: “Despite the challenges experienced within the United Kingdom, the board is delighted to report a 4% increase in turnover. The continued diversification of services strengthens the firm’s ability to manage the business risks that the legal profession may face due to economic uncertainty in the coming uears.”