Turnover (£m): 12
RPL (£k): 211

ASB Law’s turnover increased fractionally, from £11.8m in 2009-10 to £12m last year. Managing partner Andrew Clinton attributes this to investment in key practice areas. Growth in the firm’s aviation group doubled compared with 2009-10, while performance also improved in travel, charities and legal services for so-called ’vulnerable’ people, ­including those who are unable to make ­financial decisions unaided.

ASB’s litigation practice grew significantly, generating 26 per cent of overall turnover ­compared with 17 per cent in the previous year.

Despite these impressive performances, last year’s turnover is still quite a way off 2008-09’s £14.7m. In a bid to push the numbers ­upwards, Clinton said the firm is rolling out a new strategy designed around four pillars: market-driven; relationship-driven; lean thinking; and people engagement.

Overall staff headcount decreased from 174 in 2009-10 to 144.