Record revenue for law firm as Midlands expansion pays off

Law firm Flint Bishop has reported its most successful year to date after posting record revenue and headcount.

For the 12 months to 31 December 2021, the firm’s turnover climbed to £16.7m, an increase of 10% on the previous year, with pre-tax profits also rising over the same period.

Flint Bishop made 79 hires in 2021, with 15 of these based at the firm’s central Birmingham office which opened in 2019. Total headcount for the group is now the highest in the firm’s history.

The firm has been boosted by several high-profile client wins, including the addition of two of the UK’s “big six” energy
suppliers. Flint Bishop now acts for four of the “big six”, adding to a client roster which boasts a number of household name brands including Royal Mail, Heineken, Costcutter, UK Mail and Autoglass.

Chief executive Qamer Ghafoor said: “Our notable results and achievements over the past 12 months are a real testament to the strength of our people.

“Together with a strong management team, we have proven that the firm is very resilient, even during difficult trading conditions, due to the team spirit and efforts of all the staff.

“The focus for the next 12-24 months will be on strategies that will drive significant growth throughout the firm, including continued investment in our IT infrastructure to enhance our operational efficiency and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

“To support our ambitious growth plans, further strategic appointments are in the pipeline to bolster the leadership team, with newly created roles including chief information officer, head of client services, head of finance, head of compliance and head of business development.

“We look forward to announcing these appointments in the near future.”