Howes Percival turnover up almost a fifth in 12 months

Law firm Howes Percival's turnover has increased 19 per cent, according to its latest annual results – following a period of sustained growth which has seen revenues rise 33 per cent in three years.

The firm, which has offices across the Midlands, saw turnover increase from £23.6 million in 2020, to £31.3 million in its most recent year, thanks to growth across all its offices and practice areas. It said revenues in its corporate, commercial and banking department was up 74 per cent in three years, employment law was up 23 per cent, property was up 25 per cent, litigation up 31 per cent and private client was up 15 per cent.

Howes Percival has offices in Cambridge, Leicester, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Norwich, and has 55 partners and 147 lawyers in total.

Back in the summer it announced it had created 50 new roles in the last two years to meet increased demand for its services.

Over the next two years, the firm plans to continue recruiting across all six offices, creating a further 50 roles, including partners and solicitors as well as support roles in areas such as accounts, IT and HR.

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