Leeds debutant law firm sees revenues rise
One of the newest additions to the Leeds legal scene, Bevan Brittan, has seen steady performance in 2016/17.
Turnover for the year increased to £39.2m, from £37.5m the year before. Net profits rose £1m to £8m.
It is the fifth consecutive year of growth for the business, which was also appointed to NHS Resolution and Places for People’s PFP Procurement Hub, to advise on the Birmingham Smithfield regeneration scheme and is acting for A Shade Greener and Hornbeam Park.
During the year, the number of partners increased to 58, with four external hires and two internal promotions. 11 graduate trainees joined the firm – its highest intake since 2009. Nine school leavers joined as apprentices, who are now working towards becoming chartered legal executives.
The firm brought the jobs of 90 administrative staff working on contract at Bevan Brittan’s four UK offices in-house, so they are now employed directly by the firm
Bevan Brittan managing partner Duncan Weir said: “By continuing to deliver sustainable growth and profitability, our year end results reflect what has been a confident and successful year for the firm. We have a sound financial platform to further deliver excellent client service in the year ahead.
“Bevan Brittan is benefiting from a clear strategy to broaden our markets and range of clients, to continue to invest in our teams, new hires and new technology and the opening of our Leeds office.”
Bevan Brittan, senior partner, Joanne Easterbrook, added: “Strategically to achieve sustainable growth it is so important we invest in our future talent which is why we have increased our number of trainees and apprenticeships in 2016/17. I was particularly pleased that our two new partner promotions, Laura Brealey and Nathan Bradberry, joined us as trainees.”
