UK law firm Burges Salmon – which opened its Edinburgh office just over five years ago – has increased turnover by 9.2 per cent, rising from £163m to £178m. 

Burges Salmon has achieved revenue growth of nearly 50 per cent over the last four year and expanded its headcount by around 40 per cent from 850 to over 1,200 people across its offices.

Burges Salmon has grown exponentially since its Edinburgh launch in 2019, in that time expanding both its headcount, from a founding team of seven to over 100 legal and support staff at its Atria One premises on Morrison Street.

The firm has established itself as a significant legal player in the Scottish market and is engaged in nationally significant projects north of the Border.

Net profit for the financial year ending 30 April 2025 increased by 25 per cent from £50.5m to £63m, while Profit Per Equity Partner (PEP) remained stable at £660,000. Burges Salmon has awarded a firm-wide bonus of 5 per cent of annual salary.

The firm’s has focused on the Built Environment (18%), Energy & Utilities (11%), and Financial Services (22%) leading the way. Practice areas such as Construction & Engineering (12%), Corporate (15%), Pensions & Lifetime Savings (15%), Planning & Compulsory Purchase (14%), Real Estate (25%), and Private Client (17%) all achieved double-digit revenue growth.

 UK highlights include: 

  • High-profile appointments to the Severn Trent, Financial Conduct Authority and National Grid legal panels;
  • Major wins and mandates for a range of clients including the DfT, Oxygen Conservation, AOTI, Rock Road, Royal Sens, Virgin, FirstGroup, Pandox, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, The Electric Car Scheme, DESNZ, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Tritax Big Box REIT

 Burges Salmon’s Responsible Business agenda remains central to its strategy. The firm has been recognised for its leadership in social mobility, with 80 per cent of emerging talent now state school educated, and solicitor apprenticeship applications exceeding those for trainees. The firm now has 19 Legal Apprentices and 24 Business Services Apprentices.

Roger Bull, Burges Salmon’s managing partner, said: “This year’s results reflect the strength of our strategic focus and the dedication of our people. Our growth is not only financial but cultural and operational, driven by our commitment to our clients, our markets, and our values.

 Ross Fairley, Burges Salmon’s senior partner, adds: “We continue to invest in the future, embracing innovation and ensuring that Burges Salmon remains a resilient, inclusive, and ambitious firm. As we enter the final year of our BAmbitious Strategy, we are proud of what we’ve achieved and excited about what lies ahead. Our people are the heart of our success, and together we will continue to build a firm that flourishes.”