Bird & Bird was one of few firms to grow headcount in 2010-11 while also increasing turnover, its annual limited liability partnership (LLP) accounts filing has highlighted.
The document, published on Companies House, shows that the top 15 City firm increased fee earner count by 3% from 654 to 673, with the firm saying its European offices grew the most, including the Stockholm office which broke the 100 people barrier for the first time. The firm also hired additional support staff, with the total number growing by 7% from 586 to 628.
