BUSINESS law firm DWF has revealed that it has achieved an aggregate £700m worth of deals since the start of the year.

It says it has seen an increase in the quantity and value of deals it has advised on over the past two quarters.

Significant deals in Liverpool included advising on the acquisition of Wrekin Grain by Wynnstay Plc and a substantial investment deal for IOTA Nanosolutions by Unilever.

Nationally DWF has advised firms like Countrywide, MBO of Money Plus Group and the Leonard Curtis Group.

Gareth McIntegart, head of DWF’s corporate team in Liverpool, said: “We are very pleased at the pace of our growth – it’s still a tough market, but the deals pipeline is looking healthy and we are finding that by focusing on our clients we can achieve great results.

“I am looking forward to building on our strong record and continuing to play our part in the growth of the Liverpool city region.”

Stephen Houston, national head of DWF’s corporate team, added: “We continue to demonstrate that we are a ‘go to’ firm for clients who want lawyers who will make things happen for them.”

DWF posted a 15% rise in turnover to £83m for its year ending April 2011.