Reed Smith saw gains in both revenue and partner profits in 2017, with London turnover rising 6% after a busy year of recruitment.

Global revenues at the US firm grew by 4.1% last year to reach $1.12bn, while revenue per lawyer was up 3.1% to $722,000. Profits per equity partner (PEP) grew by 6%, reaching $1.18m, as net income increased by 7.1% to $350.6m.