International legal search and recruitment consultancy Shilton Sharpe Quarry (SSQ) has reported increased profits in its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2009.

The group’s results reveal that profit before tax is up 24% to £1.53m on turnover/gross profit of £7.02m (up 6%).

Director of SSQ, Gareth Quarry says: “This year has started even more strongly and we are currently on course to increase gross profit by over 30% this year, while improving our net profit margin further.

“While the economic outlook remains uncertain, we have increased our consultant numbers by 75% in recent months both in London and continental Europe and are looking forward optimistically to 2011.”