Fieldfisher frames modest gains as proof of pan‑European growth strategy

Fieldfisher reported only marginal revenue and profit‑per‑partner increases for the year to 31 March 2025 but says a wave of office openings, hires and property investments across Europe marks a deliberate phase of strategic transformation aimed at building integrated cross‑border capability.

International firm Fieldfisher reported only modest financial gains for the year to 31 March 2025 but framed the results as evidence of a deliberate, continent‑wide growth strategy. According to the original report in The Law Gazette, profit per equity partner rose to £1.0m — an increase of around 3% on the prior year — while firm‑wide revenue edged up to £385m, a rise of roughly 1%. The firm described the numbers as the product of “strategic transformation and investment” across its network. (The firm’s own earlier announcement for the 2023/24 period had set out stronger year‑on‑year growth for that earlier reporting window, with revenue of about £359m and profit per equity partner close to £966,000.)

Fieldfisher says growth was broad‑based across practice areas, with double‑digit increases cited in regulatory, intellectual property, tax, real estate and personal injury and medical negligence teams. The firm also reported revenue gains across its European network, singling out newly opened offices in Austria and Italy and notable uplifts in Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. These departmental and regional gains are presented by management as validation of a cross‑border strategy designed to capture more integrated, pan‑European work.

The results reflect, and in part follow from, a concerted expansion of the firm’s continental footprint. Management point to the opening or relaunch of offices in Austria, Italy, Poland and Portugal in the past two years and to the reintegration of Italy as a fully integrated office following an earlier split from a verein partner — a structural change the firm acknowledges has affected this year’s reported results. Independent reporting of recent leadership and organisational moves places those steps squarely in the context of Fieldfisher’s stated ambition to become a leading European firm.

Alongside lateral hires and office openings, the firm has been investing heavily in premises as part of its European programme. Fieldfisher’s own communications describe a move to a new, sustainably designed Hamburg office in the EDGE HafenCity development and set out planned projects in Berlin and Dublin. The firm has confirmed plans to relocate its Birmingham team to Two Chamberlain Square and to undertake a substantial refurbishment of its London headquarters after extending its Riverbank House lease to 2035 — a commitment that will keep the firm occupying roughly 81,000 sq ft in central London. The company portrays these property decisions as integral to recruitment, client engagement and its ESG‑led workplace strategy.

Taken together, the modest headline increases and the investments in people, premises and cross‑border integration present a picture of consolidation rather than rapid top‑line acceleration. “We have ambitious plans for the future,” managing partner Robert Shooter said in the firm’s results announcement as reported by The Law Gazette, framing the figures as a transitional stage in a longer‑term plan. The firm claims that the current period of transformation and integration will sustain its success going forward, though the reported one‑per‑cent revenue uptick and three‑percent rise in profit per equity partner underline that ambition will need to be translated into stronger growth to match the rhetoric.

Fieldfisher’s published locations listing and successive announcements provide the clearest evidence of how that strategy is being executed: a network of some 28 offices across 14 countries intended to support cross‑border work and sector specialisms. Whether the recent structural changes and property investments will produce materially faster growth in coming years remains the firm’s stated objective — and the metric by which the market and clients will judge progress.

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Freshness check

Score:
7

Notes:
The narrative presents recent financial results for Fieldfisher, with revenue increasing to £385 million and profit per equity partner rising to £1.0 million. These figures align with previously reported data for the 2023/24 financial year, indicating that the content may be recycled. The earliest known publication date of similar content is July 2024, which is more than 7 days earlier than this report. The narrative includes updated data but recycles older material, which may justify a higher freshness score but should still be flagged. ([ff-fieldfishercom-prod-web.azurewebsites.net](https://ff-fieldfishercom-prod-web.azurewebsites.net/en/insights/fieldfisher-delivers-strong-financial-results-with-double-digit-revenue-growth-in-2023-2024?utm_source=openai))

Quotes check

Score:
6

Notes:
The narrative includes direct quotes from Fieldfisher’s Managing Partner, Robert Shooter, regarding the firm’s financial performance and strategic plans. These quotes appear to be identical to those used in earlier reports from July 2024, suggesting potential reuse of content. The wording of the quotes matches previous publications, indicating that the content may be recycled. ([ff-fieldfishercom-prod-web.azurewebsites.net](https://ff-fieldfishercom-prod-web.azurewebsites.net/en/insights/fieldfisher-delivers-strong-financial-results-with-double-digit-revenue-growth-in-2023-2024?utm_source=openai))

Source reliability

Score:
8

Notes:
The narrative originates from The Law Gazette, a reputable UK legal news outlet, which adds credibility to the information presented. However, the reliance on a single source for the financial figures and strategic plans may limit the breadth of verification.

Plausability check

Score:
7

Notes:
The reported financial figures and strategic initiatives are consistent with Fieldfisher’s previously announced plans and market activities. The narrative lacks supporting detail from other reputable outlets, which raises concerns about the comprehensiveness of the information. The tone and language used are consistent with typical corporate communications, suggesting authenticity.

Overall assessment

Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): FAIL

Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH

Summary:
The narrative appears to be recycled content from earlier reports, with identical quotes and financial figures matching previous publications. The reliance on a single source and lack of supporting details from other reputable outlets further diminish the credibility of the report. Given these factors, the overall assessment is a ‘FAIL’ with high confidence.