Leeds-based Clarion announces ninth year of growth with turnover above £30m

Leeds-based law firm Clarion has announced its ninth consecutive year of growth, reporting a turnover of £30m for the 2022/23 financial year.
Michael Crossland
By Michael Crossland
Published 14th May 2024, 16:45 BST

With an increase of 15 per cent year on year, the announcement marks a 112 per cent turnover growth in the past five years for the firm.

Roger Hutton, joint managing partner at Clarion, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have achieved our goal of hitting double-digit growth in the recent financial year. It’s all down to the hard work of our team, and the expertise and entrepreneurial spirit they bring to every client interaction.

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“We’re proud to be a Leeds firm with a national reach, and with Leeds having firmly established itself as a major legal hub, we look forward to welcoming even more top tier talent as we plan further growth.

Leeds-based law firm Clarion has announced its ninth consecutive year of growth, reporting a turnover of £30m for the 2022/23 financial year. Picture by Simon DewhurstLeeds-based law firm Clarion has announced its ninth consecutive year of growth, reporting a turnover of £30m for the 2022/23 financial year. Picture by Simon Dewhurst
Leeds-based law firm Clarion has announced its ninth consecutive year of growth, reporting a turnover of £30m for the 2022/23 financial year. Picture by Simon Dewhurst

“As we look forward, we’re optimistic that we can keep up the momentum of year-on-year growth and continue to drive the business forward, hitting additional growth for next year.”

The firm’s corporate practice grew by 23 per cent, capitalising on a year of strong liquidity with a surge in both international and national investments.

The corporate team worked across a total of 55 deals including acquisitions by logistics operator Expert Distribution, international manufacturer Autajon Group, security provider in the hospitality industry Professional Security and fast-growing European business, Assisi Pet Care Limited.

The Real Estate team also achieved growth of 21 per cent.

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