Travers Smith saw cash reserves drop by more than 40% during the last financial year, according to the firm’s first limited liability partnership (LLP) accounts.

During 2008-09 the UK top 50 firm saw cash at the bank and in hand drop to £9.6m, down from £16.3m in the previous financial year. Operating profits fell by 44% to £21.3m, while overall profit for the financial year stood at £22.2m.