The firm reported 40 per cent growth for its corporate team, 20 per cent growth for its commercial real estate team, 14 per cent growth in its employment team and strong performances from its private client teams.

SAS Daniels' corporate team has completed 40 deals during the period, including the sale of JD Horizons to Croda International, the acquisition of Weetwood Ales by Cheshire Cat Management, the sale of Hall Analytical to Crawford Scientific, the acquisition of Beamsmoor Care by Premier Care, and the sale of Voice Marketing to Capita.

Across the firm, meanwhile, turnover has increased by almost 60 per cent over the past four years. And the business is forecasting a further 10 per cent rise in the current year.

Jeremy Orrell, head of the corporate team and finance partner at SAS Daniels, said: "Our ongoing strategy focuses on growing the business from the inside and this has allowed us to build targeted service offerings across all practice areas.

"Our year-on-year growth is testimony to our ability to deliver on our vision of being 'no ordinary law firm'. We look forward to continuing the growth trajectory with some exciting announcements such as new clients and appointments in the forthcoming months."

SAS Daniels has offices in Stockport, Macclesfield, Chester and Congleton.