Akin Achieves Record Breaking Financial Results for London in 2024

(London) – The Lawyer reported on Akin’s exceptional financial results in 2024, which reflected the firm’s strong global growth and momentum. 

In London, the firm had a record-breaking year with its highest ever revenue at over $200 million—marking an impressive 43% growth over the past two years and reinforcing its position as a key player in the market. 

The piece included quotes from the transatlantic leadership team, Abid Qureshi (New York) and Daniel Walsh (London) who are set to take the helm as co-chairs in April this year. 

Co-chair elect Daniel Walsh said that it was a “strategic decision” to have co-chairs based in New York and London, a reflection of the firm’s commitment to the transatlantic market and Akin’s global growth strategy. 

Commenting on the results, co-chair elect, Abid Qureshi, added: “What’s particularly gratifying is that the growth comes from every corner of the firm, both in the U.S. and internationally.” 

The article highlighted the recent launch of the firm’s 30 partner strong capital solutions group, as well as recent additions of Daniel Wayte, Kevin Gilroy and Natasha Kaye to the partnership, strengthening the Akin’s financial restructuring, investment funds, energy and tax practices.

Commenting on this expansion, partner-in-charge of international markets, Sebastian Rice emphasized the evolving needs of clients: “Clients are not sticking to one certain area in investment. They are investing in the whole capital structure, from PE to hybrid and distressed. You need to give clients an offering across the whole spectrum.”  

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Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. 

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