Wragge & Co’s highest-paid partner took home £734,000 in 2010-11, up from £444,000 the preceding financial year, according to accounts recently filed with Companies House.

The UK top 25 firm’s audited turnover was £112.9m, up from £98.2m in 2009-10, but reported operating profit fell from £30.2m to £28m due to a one-off £10.5m property expense. Operating profit before the property cost stood at £38.6m.