Willkie Farr & Gallagher boosted London revenues by almost 50% during 2017, a year in which the US firm posted record results across all key financial metrics.

The City office generated $53m (£38m) in revenue over the calendar year, up 47% from $36m (£26m) in 2016, the firm said. The London base has more than 50 lawyers focused on compliance and enforcement, insurance, asset management, restructuring, private equity and competition.