LEDINGHAM Chalmers has increased its turnover and profit for the last financial year, ending March 2019, at just over £11.6 million, compared with around £10.6m the year before, and from £3.2m to £3.47m respectively.

It said the figures reflected strong performances from teams including private client, litigation, corporate and commercial property.

Group turnover, including subsidiary Golden Square Wealth Management, was also up, at £12.1m compared with £11.6m, while profits were slightly down at £3.5m compared with £3.6m, reflecting investment in staff.