The debate ignited by Dentons over its decision to stop publically reporting profit per equity partner (PEP) and profit figures has taken a further twist, after figures seen by Legal Week show PEP in the firm’s UKMEA region increased by almost a quarter in 2013-14.

Financial results circulated internally to members of the firm’s UK, Middle East and Africa limited liability partnership (LLP) show PEP grew to £407,000 last year, 2% ahead of budget, and 23% up on 2012-13.