Allen & Overy (A&O) is to increase the number of partners in its global dispute resolution practice by 50% over the next four years, as the group continues to grow its contribution to firmwide revenues.

The goal would take the team to 100 partners by 2016 and comes alongside a target to significantly increase the practice's contribution to firmwide turnover from its current figure of 15%. 

The plans form part of global disputes head Tim House's (pictured) new four-year strategy for the practice, which has been drawn up in recent months after House was handed his second four-year term in May.