Weightmans fee income up 5% at half year

LAW firm Weightmans has announced its half year results are 5% up on last year, at £25.2m.

The Liverpool headquartered firm, which has five UK offices including one in Manchester, added that it is on target to improve on last years’ £52m turnover.

Managing partner Patrick Gaul said he is optimistic that the firm can achieve fee income of £57m by the year end.

He said: “Considering the challenges of the past 18 months, this is a pleasing result. We have continued to work hard and invest in our business which grows and improves in all aspects and areas.

“Despite difficult market conditions, all of the firm’s three business lines; Commercial, Insurance and Public Sector have performed well”.