Brabners, a leading independent law firm, has achieved purpose-led growth for the sixth year in a row, with revenues soaring by 15% to £46.8m in this financial year ending on 30th April 2023. The profit before members remuneration and profit shares also increased by 12% to £15.7m. During the period, Brabners invested in the Yorkshire market and opened its Leeds office. The firm remained focused on its long-term commitment to national regeneration projects, such as the development of Everton FC’s new stadium, Oldham’s £550m town centre, and the Eden Project Morecambe, which are aligned with the national agenda of regional development.
Brabners has earned an outstanding reputation for its professional services through its active involvement in numerous major regeneration investment projects nationally. The firm has been appointed to several new panels, including supermarket chain Morrisons and Timpson, highlighting its excellence in corporate and dealmaking skills. Additionally, Brabners has established itself as a leader in advising businesses concerning the establishment of employee ownership trusts (EOTs).
Brabners represented several high-profile clients in critical settings, including representing Coleen Rooney in the High Court and obtaining a favourable decision for the former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan in the ECB’s institutional racism investigation into Yorkshire County Cricket Club. These accomplishments demonstrate the company’s commitment to achieving successful outcomes for their clients.
With the publication of the True North | Defining Northern Ambition report, Brabners’ True North network was launched to address the practical solutions to regional economic opportunities and challenges. Furthermore, the firm’s investment in the Kingsdale Head peatland restoration project in Yorkshire indicates that they are a sustainable business.
Brabners is pleased to have achieved not only strong financial results and Best Law Firm to Work For recognition but also sustainable accomplishments such as B Corp certification. This indicates the company’s commitment to people, planet, and profit as equal measures of success. As we venture into 2024, Brabners looks forward to working with the Northern business community to establish a path towards greater prosperity and social impact, while always being dedicated to making a difference to clients, the communities they serve, and their team.
