Strong WFW Law Results

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) recently reported strong financial performance, with partners receiving £44m in payouts for the 2024/25 fiscal year – a 16 percent increase from the previous year’s £37.8m distribution. This comes alongside a net profit of £274,000, reversing last year’s £568,000 loss.

The results build on WFW’s 2023/24 achievements where global income grew 11 percent to £238.4m, with overall profit rising 7.2 percent to £66.8m.

Profit per equity partner (PEP) reached £593,000, maintaining momentum despite a 5.65 percent expansion of the equity partnership.

WFW Focus

• Focused investment from WFW is in core sectors (energy, transport, infrastructure) and the growth was from all global offices.
• Managing Partner Lindsey Keeble(pictured) attributes success to “building a sustainable business with strength at all levels”, while Senior Partner George Paleokrassas emphasizes their “sector-focused strategy”.
• The firm’s shipping specialty remains central to its operations, with Companies House filings confirming continued maritime sector strength.

WFW’s dual focus on sector expertise and strategic partner investments positions it for sustained growth in complex market conditions.