Star Spangled BannerTexas leader Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has posted a modest increase in gross revenue for 2005, but has seen profit per equity partner (PEP) rise by 8%.

Fee income rose just 1% from $611.8m (£350m) in 2004 to $618m (£354m), having increased by 5% the previous year, Akin Gump confirmed this week. PEP was up from $890,000 (£510,000) to $964,400 (£552,000).