Law firm eyes further growth after surpassing £40m revenue mark

Flint Bishop has set its sights on further growth after achieving revenue of over £40 million for the first time.

For the year ending 30 April 2026, the national law firm, which is based in Derby, reported revenue of £43 million, up from £31.7 million the previous year and £20.7 million in 2024.

The result marks more than a doubling in size over two years, achieved while continuing to operate without external debt.

Meanwhile, headcount rose to a record 452, with 127 new joiners over the past 12 months.

The firm describes the period as a “step change”, reflecting coordinated expansion across its offices, practice areas, and central functions.

Growth has been driven by a disciplined and assertive strategy combining acquisitions, lateral hires, and significant investment, enabling the firm to scale capability while strengthening its national client base.

This momentum has been reflected in significant new client wins and practice areas, the deepening of existing relationships, and continued instruction growth over the past 12 months, with strong demand from both major national brands and regional clients.

A key milestone in this phase of expansion was the firm’s entry into the North of England through the integration of Lupton Fawcett, establishing offices in Leeds, Sheffield, and York.

Alongside strong financial performance, Flint Bishop has continued to strengthen the firm’s platform through expansion, strategic acquisitions, and sustained investment in IT infrastructure, AI, and technological advancement.

The firm has also made significant investment in its people, with record levels of promotions and training contracts awarded, alongside its largest-ever cohort enrolled this year on the Flint Bishop Law Academy.

Chief executive Qamer Ghafoor said: “This has been a defining year for Flint Bishop. Breaking through the £40 million mark is a major milestone, but what matters most is the strength, depth and ambition of our people, who have made this growth possible.

“Our continued expansion is a deliberate and structured strategy. Scaling the business and expertise will ensure we have the capability and capacity to meet rising client demand, while strengthening our position as a resilient, full service, technology-enabled national platform to deliver sustainable long-term growth.”

Flint Bishop is now targeting revenues in excess of £50 million for its next financial year.

Qamer added: “We enter the new financial year from a position of strength, with a clear focus on building out our key support functions, including IT, finance, HR, operations, recruitment, and compliance, alongside increased investment in marketing and business development.

“Our focus is responsible expansion – investing in our people, technology, infrastructure, and client relationships to ensure we deliver exceptional value while building an organisation where our people can thrive at scale.”