Law firm DMH says its strategy of offering business-focused advice has contributed to spectacular end-of-year results.

The South-East firm, which has offices in Brighton and Crawley, generated income of £15 million - 15.7 per cent more than 2002/2003.

Profit per partner increased by 16 per cent compared with an average fee growth of 4.6 per cent for the top 50 law firms in 2003/2004.

Managing partner Tim Aspinall, who has more than doubled turnover since 1997, said: "Our corporate structure and clear strategy of offering clients business-based advice rather than pure legal advice means clients are returning to us repeatedly to advise on a range of issues.

"DMH has now become a national player in the legal market but with the benefits of regional pricing, partner contact and a businesslike approach.

"Over the last few years we have placed a heavy emphasis on teamwork in both practice areas and through multi-disciplinary sector-focused teams."

Friday August 20, 2004