International legal search and recruitment consultancy Shilton Sharpe Quarry (SSQ) has seen profits rise, according to its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010.

These group’s results reveal profit before tax rose 122% to £3.4m on gross profit of £10.1m (up 45% on 2009).

Gareth Quarry says: “2011 has started even more strongly and we are on course to increase materially our gross and net profits further this year. SSQ remains uniquely well positioned to capitalise on the continuing changes and consolidation in the legal services market.

“We have increased our consultant numbers in recent months both in London and continental Europe and are looking forward optimistically to 2011.”