Charles Russell Speechlys partners have re-elected the firm's senior leadership team for another three-year term.

James Carter and Christopher Page will take up their new terms as managing and senior partner respectively, on 1 May 2017.

The pair, who have overseen the 2014 merger of legacy firms Charles Russell and Speechly Bircham, stood unopposed for election.

Keir Gordon, deputy senior partner, said: "James and Christopher have shown exceptional commitment to the firm over the past two and a half years – leading us successfully through the merger and setting a clear strategy for the firm to move forward with. We have continued to meet the strategic and financial goals we set ourselves at the time of the merger, which is a testament to their strong leadership."

Under the pair's leadership, the newly merged firm this summer reported a 23% jump in profit per equity partner (PEP) in its first full financial year results following the merger.

Charles Russell Speechlys reported that PEP rose by 23% to £393,000 in the year to 30 April 2016, up from £320,000 the previous year. The firm's 2015-16 revenue climbed to £140m, an increase of 4% from £134.5m in 2014-15.

The two legacy firms merged in 2014 to create a top 25 firm under the Charles Russell Speechlys banner.