Baker & McKenzie’s expanding European network is outpacing its US practice according to figures released this week which show the global giant achieved a 7% increase in revenues to bill $1.134bn (£723m) in its latest financial year.

The results show the Chicago-based giant’s Europe and the Middle Eastern practices accounted for 40% of its global revenue, against 36% for its combined Americas practice. This compares to a respective split of 38% and 37% the previous year.