Liverpool law firm Brabners to open new office in London as it reveals revenues above £60m and a rise in pre-tax profits. Tony McDonough reports

Liverpool law firm Brabners is to open a new office in London, adding to its bases in Manchester, Preston and Leeds.

News of the expansion comes as Brabners, based at Exchange Flags in Liverpool, reveals  its financial results for the 12 months to April 30, 2025. They show an 11.7% rise in revenues to £60.2m.

Pre-tax profits (before members’ remuneration and profit shares) are also up to £20.3m from £18.1m in the previous year.

Now employing almost 600 people, Brabners has confirmed its plan to enter the London market marked by the opening of its office in the City in mid-2026. It says the move “represents a natural progression” for the firm.

Two senior partners are being appointed to run the base in the capital. Corporate partner Stuart Hatcher joins from Forsters, bringing experience in advising privately-owned businesses alongside expertise in sport, including his role as a director of Brentford FC.

Litigation partner Russell Strong joins from Gunner Cooke, specialising in high-value commercial litigation and international arbitration.

They will join existing London-based real estate and tax partners Ross Shine and Euri Yoon respectively.

Nik White, managing partner at Brabners, said: “Our success is driven by our people, and we are incredibly proud to be approaching 600 colleagues across the firm. Fundamental to who we are – and underpinning our ability to attract and retain outstanding colleagues – is our culture.

“Launching in London is a landmark moment for Brabners. It allows us to build our presence in the capital while staying true to our values, strengthening our offering to clients and playing our part as an engaged and responsible member of the London business community.”

Brabners also reported that its corporate team advised on transactions worth more than £500m in the first half of 2025 alone, double the value of the same period in the previous year.

Standout mandates included advising on the sale of a majority stake in the £350m turnover engineering firm William Hare Group.

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The firm’s litigation practice also secured a landmark defamation victory in the Supreme Court, while its specialist sports team continued its growth with new mandates for the World Boxing Championships and Wrexham AFC.

Innovation was also mentioned in the latest statement, with significant investments planned in its AI capabilities, technology infrastructure and data analytics.”