Legacy Barlow Lyde & Gilbert’s highest paid member took home an estimated £623,030 last year, marking a 46.6% increase on the highest profit share in 2009-10, which stood at £425,043.

The figures, which are contained within Barlows’ limited liability partnership (LLP) accounts recently filed with Companies House, come as the firm ceased trading earlier this month, with its trade and assets transferring over to merger partner Clyde & Co from 1 November.