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Law firm Browne Jacobson has seen record revenue of £148.8m, up 9% on the previous 12 months.

It said this was driven by growth across all its core sectors including government, education and health and life sciences.

The firm added that its performance was achieved before any contribution from Browne Jacobson Northern Ireland (previously Davidson McDonnell) whose £5.5m Belfast-based business joined Browne Jacobson as part of the firm’s strategic expansion across the island of Ireland in May 2026.

During the year Browne Jacobson has seen its Cardiff office relocate to new premises following substantial growth in the region. It has also doubled the size of its Manchester office space.

The firm made 13 lateral partner hires during 2025/26 (including six in London). 

It also said it had accelerated its investment in technology and innovation through the adoption

Richard Medd, Managing Partner at Browne Jacobson, said: “This has been a year of purposeful investment, bold ambition and significant progress. 

“We have strengthened our presence across the island of Ireland, welcomed and promoted exceptional talent, accelerated our adoption of AI and continued to invest in the capabilities that will define the future of professional services.”

He added: “Our strategy is centred on being at the forefront of business and society, bringing together legal expertise, sector knowledge and deep relationships to help clients seize opportunities and tackle their most pressing challenges. 

“While we are very pleased to have delivered record profitable and sustainable revenue, what excites us most is the platform we have built for the future. We have invested with conviction because we believe the opportunities ahead for our clients, our people and our business have never been greater. 

“As an ambitious firm, we are focused not only on growth, but on creating lasting value for our clients, our communities and wider society. By acting as a connector between private and public sectors too, we are helping shape conversations and solutions around some of the defining issues of our time.”