BTO Solicitors has announced record turnover and increased profits in a year that ushered in a governance structure and a new management board.

The firm, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Helensburgh, posted a 16.9% rise in profit to £6.371 million on a 6.9% rise in turnover to a record £19.575m.

Grant Hunter, managing partner and Caroline Carr as chair, lead the management board along with Lesley Gordon, partner and David Walker, chief operating officer.

There were a number of key partner appointments, including three external hires and the promotion to partner of home-grown senior lawyers.

Coinciding with the lodging of its accounts, the management board unveiled its strategic business plan for the firm for the next five years. BTO is rolling out a brand refresh and launching a new website.

Mr Hunter said: “This is a really exciting time for the firm as we embark on the next phase of our development, building on our recent success and driving our strategic business plan.”