Alan Shanks

The firm’s performance was driven by material investments in tech, core practices and priority sectors alongside office openings in Germany, Middle East and Spain, to deliver another year of revenue and profit growth.

In Scotland, where is has around 300 people, Addleshaw Goddard recorded income growth of 17% over the financial year – the seventh consecutive year showing a double-digit increase, with strong performances in all three offices. The firm welcomed 12 new partners north of the border, including 10 lateral hires from other firms, and is currently looking at office relocations in Glasgow and Edinburgh to accommodate its growth.

Alan Shanks, head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, said: “These results mark another excellent year for Addleshaw Goddard as the firm has once again achieved significant success across all markets, with our performance in Scotland contributing strongly to that success.

“Our teams across the country provide services to clients locally, nationally, and globally, and are well regarded for their first-rate work in all practice areas and sector. We have ambitious plans for Scotland, where our aim is to be the leading law firm in the country while supporting the growth of Addleshaw Goddard internationally.”