White & Case’s revenue grew 7.1 percent to $1.63 billion in 2016, a record high for the 1,957-lawyer firm. Revenue per lawyer rose 5 percent to $835,000, while profits per partner inched up 1.5 percent to $2.05 million.
These gains come about a year-and-a half into a five-year strategic plan for the firm. Under that plan, the firm intends to grow to about 500 lawyers in both London and New York. Each city had about 350 lawyers in 2015, and the firm has since increased its presence by 20 percent in New York and 12 percent in London.
