National firm Weightmans has reported its fifth successive year of growth, with net profit rising by 17% to £17 million on revenue increasing by 12% to £162m. Every employee will receive a bonus of £2,500.
The firm, which has roots in Liverpool, has expanded rapidly in recent years. In 2025/26 it opened a new office in Nottingham while mergers with Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law increased its presence in London and Leeds. In Scotland it added a specialist immigration team in Glasgow.
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During the year, the first under Sarah Walton as managing partner, the firm set up international desks and developed a close working relationship with Irish firm Whitney Moore.
Walton said: 'This has been a landmark year for the firm. Delivering sustained growth in revenue, income and profit in a fast-changing market is a strong endorsement of our strategy and the strength of our client relationships.
'The legal sector is evolving quickly. Technology, new delivery models, private equity and changing client expectations are reshaping the market. Our priority is to stay ahead of that change – building a stronger, more connected business, grounded in our core legal expertise, and delivering consistently for our clients.'
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