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DWF reports continued growth as annualised net revenue reaches £522m

09 November 2026
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has reported annualised net revenue of £522.4m for the year ended 30 April 2026, an increase of 12% on the prior year.

Matthew Doughty, Group Chief Executive Officer of DWF, said: “We are pleased with the underlying performance of the business during the year, with continued growth reflecting the momentum across DWF and the strength of our offering. This performance demonstrates the confidence our clients place in us and our ability to support them with high-quality solutions across our global platform. I would like to thank our colleagues for their continued commitment and hard work, which have been instrumental in delivering this performance and positioning us for future success.”

DWF made a number of significant strategic investments during the year, reflecting its continued focus on growth, innovation and its purpose of delivering positive outcomes with colleagues, clients and communities.

Key highlights during the year included:

  • Opening a new office in Hamburg with the arrival of a 16-strong team.
  • Integrating Whitelaw Twining and Barnescraig & Associates under the DWF brand in Canada.
  • Strengthening the Group's insurance capabilities through senior lateral hires, including investment in Major Injury and Casualty.

Matthew Doughty added: “This has been an important year for DWF as we have continued to invest in the business and set out our strategy for the next stage of our growth. We enter the new financial year with a strong global platform, close relationships with our clients and a clear focus on delivering sustainable, long-term growth.”

Notes to Editors

Basis of revenue reporting

DWF's annualised net revenue for FY26 was £522.4m, an increase of 12% compared with £467.9m in FY25. Reported net revenue in the statutory financial statements was £479.3m, an increase of 3% year on year. The difference principally reflects a £43.1m non-cash reduction following a reassessment of the accounting estimate applied to unbilled revenue in prior years. Annualised net revenue excludes the impact of this reassessment and is used to provide a more consistent view of the underlying trading performance of the business.

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