Revealed today, the 2016 eprivateclient Top 25 Law Firms and Top 5 Boutique Law Firms rankings show an industry that despite continued attacks from mainstream media and governments both home and abroad appears to be in rude health.

The rankings, based on a survey of over 125 law firms in the UK, are based on data for 2015. Where data was not provided by firms, publisher’s estimates are made, which are clearly labelled on the rankings.

The results of the survey reveal that in 2015 the Top 25 recorded a rise in fee income of over 17 perc...