North of England firm Brabners today reported a healthy rise in profits as its stable of celebrity clients continues to grow.

Revenues for the year to 30 April 2022 climbed 10% to £40.5m, with profit before members remuneration and profit shares up 11% to £14m. 

Brabners said the results represent a fifth consecutive year of growth as it continued to invest in a series of major office relocations – including a new 20,000 sq ft office in Manchester’s Barbirolli Square and new accommodation on the outskirts of Preston. The firm entered the Yorkshire market last May and opened new offices at 1 City Square, Leeds, in November.

During the year Brabners litigation and regulatory team represented a number of high-profile clients, including Coleen Rooney in the now infamous 'Wagatha Christie' case, England cricket captain Ben Stokes and grime artist Bugzy Malone. 

Wayne and Coleen Rooney leaving the High Court

Wayne and Coleen Rooney leaving the High Court during the 'Wagatha Christie' case

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Robert White, CEO at Brabners, said: 'The past 18 months have been our strongest yet. We continue to focus on building a leading independent law firm: a firm with a national reach, with a strong sense of purpose, that seeks to play its part in bringing about positive change from its position at the heart of the Northern business community.'

The firm said it employs more than 440, including 75-80 partners, across its Liverpool, Manchester, Lancashire and Leeds offices. Brabners declined to disclose profit per equity partner.

 

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