Commercial law firm Harper Macleod’s turnover for the year to 31 March has increased from £10.4 million for the previous year to £12.2m.
The 17.3% growth exceeded the firm’s 10% growth target. The fastest growing practice areas in 2006-07 were real estate, litigation and recoveries.
Harper Macleod predicts a further 10% growth for the year 2007-08. The firm recently took additional space in the building housing its Glasgow headquarters.
Martin Darroch, the firm’s chief executive, said 2006-07 had been an extremely significant year for the firm. During the year five associates were promoted to partner, bringing the partner total to 39.
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