Liverpool law firm Weightmans sees fifth consecutive year of growth as annual revenues rise 12% to £162m with every employee to receive a bonus of thousands of pounds. Tony McDonough reports

Liverpool law firm Weightmans is to reward every one of its 1,700 staff with a £2,500 bonus as revenues hit record levels.

In the 12 months to March 31, 2026, Old Hall Street-based Weightmans, which is a top 30 UK law firm with offices across the UK, saw revenues rise 12% to £162m and net profit up 17% to £17m. This marks the firm’s fifth consecutive year of growth.

International revenue also grew strongly, increasing 16% year-on-year. During the year, the firm launched its international desks and developed a relationship with Irish law firm Whitney Moore.

2025/26 was Sarah Walton’s first year as managing partner. During the year, the firm introduced a “refreshed strategy, vision and values”, and strengthened its board with the appointments of Caroline Johnson (claims director) and Duncan Finch (non-exec director).

It also promoted two female partners to the equity partnership – Catriona Wolfenden (product and innovation) and Jane Price (client partner, AIG).

Weightmans further expanded its national footprint and service offering by opening a new office in Nottingham. This momentum has continued into the new financial year through the mergers with Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law.

This increases the firm’s presence in London and Leeds; it has also strengthened its capability in Scotland with the addition of a specialist immigration team in Glasgow.

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Sarah Walton said: “This has been a landmark year for the firm. Delivering sustained growth in revenue, income and profit in a fast-changing market is a strong endorsement of our strategy and the strength of our client relationships.

“The strong results reflect both the resilience of our core business and the progress we are making in growing higher-value work in areas such as public sector, regulatory, employment and advisory.

“We are seeing momentum in the right parts of the market, supported by long-standing client relationships and a continued focus on delivering quality and value.”