Social impact law firm records year of strong growth

Social purpose law firm Anthony Collins is celebrating another year of significant growth - with a six per cent increase in annual turnover in 2024-25.

Generating revenues of £30.2 million, the firm reported a net profit of £7.8 million.

In 2024-25, the firm has undertaken some major projects for clients.

Its teams have advised on millions of pounds in funding to support the development of 3,300 new affordable homes, enabled an important town centre regeneration project in Stafford, and supported the interests of many vulnerable people and their families, often in challenging situations.  

In addition to these achievements, Anthony Collins published its seventh annual Social Impact Report.

Data shared in the report underlines the importance that the firm’s leadership team places on social value delivery.

The firm’s 389-strong workforce donated a total of 823 volunteering hours in 2024-25 – a 59 per cent increase from the previous year.

This time was spent on activities such as a sponsored hike, abseiling and fund-raising curry nights.

Over the year, the firm raised over £76,000 for local charities and other community-based initiatives.

Anthony Collins also delivered over 23,000 hours on legal aid matters in 2024-25, supporting people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to justice.

The firm also launched an apprenticeship scheme, providing a dedicated career pathway for young people without a law degree.

Improving access to justice is a key concern for all, and earlier this year the firm’s matrimonial team launched ‘Aida’, a free-to-use, digital assistant to inform people experiencing a relationship breakdown.

Matt Wort (pictured), senior partner at Anthony Collins, said: “Supporting our clients and having a positive impact on their activities through the work we do is what drives us. This is our shared purpose, and to see our actions rewarded with a strong set of financial results is confirmation that we are doing the right thing.

“Our growth this year is largely down to the skills, drive and determination of our people. Every one of our employees embodies the firm’s passion for supporting clients and leading from the front when it comes to having a positive impact on individuals and communities across the country.

“To support us on our growth journey and ensure we stay focused on delivering social impact, our new five-year strategy includes a pledge to double our social impact by 2030.

“We will be monitoring our progress against this goal - supporting our clients and continuing to invest in our people – and we are sure that our strong financial performance will continue.”