The £148.8m annual revenue announced by UK law firm Browne Jacobson marks a significant 9% increase from the previous year, underscoring the firm's strong performance in a competitive legal landscape. This record-breaking figure – just shy of £150m – highlights the success of the firm's strategic focus on core sectors and high-profile client engagements, particularly within the retail sector.
A key contributor to this impressive financial outcome was Browne Jacobson's advisory role in securing a 10-year lease for Kim Kardashian's clothing and lingerie brand, SKIMS, for its flagship store on London's Regent Street. This significant deal, finalised in July 2025, positions SKIMS within one of the capital's most prestigious retail locations, known for housing global brands like Hamleys and Burberry.
Notably, the new SKIMS flagship will occupy the substantial 12,000-square-foot premises previously held by Ted Baker. The closure of Ted Baker's Regent Street outlet in August 2024 followed the financial collapse of its UK retail operator, No Ordinary Designer Label, which entered administration in March 2024, resulting in 245 job losses and the closure of 15 stores.
Browne Jacobson's record revenue achievement is all the more impressive given that it excludes any contribution from Browne Jacobson Northern Ireland, formerly Davidson Donald, with which the company merged in May 2026. This indicates that the firm's organic growth and strategic client acquisitions were the primary drivers of its financial success during the reported period.
The legal firm's strong performance reflects a broader trend of resilience and strategic adaptation within certain sectors of the UK economy. While some parts of the retail sector, exemplified by Ted Baker's struggles, face significant headwinds, the luxury and high-growth segments continue to attract investment and command premium retail spaces.