Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s revenue growth slowed during the 2019-20 financial year, the firm has announced, while it has continued its recent U.S. growth push with a new partner in its Washington, D.C., base.

It increased its revenues by a muted 3% to hit £1.52 billion ($1.93 billion), compared with last year’s increase of 5%. The firm’s revenue remains smaller than any of its Magic Circle rivals: Allen & Overy, Linklaters and Clifford Chance.