Herbert Smith has unveiled a record-breaking financial year, with profits per equity partner (PEP) smashing the 1 million pound barrier on the back of a 25 percent surge in turnover.

Revenue at the U.K. heavyweight jumped by a quarter, from 324 million pounds ($630.8 million) in 2006-07 to 417.5 million pounds ($812.9 million) for the most recent financial year.