King & Spalding has reported increases of 6% in both global revenue and partner profits for 2007, with the US firm’s London branch achieving a modest 4% rise in fee income.

The Atlanta-based firm saw profits per equity partner rise from $1.31m (£672,000) in 2006 to $1.40m (£716,000) last year, following a 25% hike for the previous 12-month period.