Freeths’ Top 50 ranking aligns with office growth
As Freeths celebrate becoming a top 50 UK law firm in The Lawyer magazine’s recent Top 100 ranking, the London office of this national commercial practice also has hit a 50 milestone too!!
From just 2 lawyers in April 2013, 5 years ago, the office has expanded rapidly and now exceeds 50, prompting a move to larger space in the current Piccadilly office to accommodate future expansion.
Freeths has also seen further expansion across its 12 offices particularly in Leeds, Birmingham and Sheffield and has recently opened in Liverpool
With income close to £80m in the last financial year, Freeths has moved to a ranking of 47, following 10% revenue growth over the previous year.
Peter Smith Chief Executive at Freeths commented: “financial growth at Freeths has allowed for investment across the UK, including in 2018 a new Liverpool office. Our offices continue to go from strength to strength and some have ambitious plans to double in size.
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