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Knights

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Company Research Report: Knights



Company Overview



  • Name: Knights

  • Mission: Empowering a thriving future for our people, our clients, and our communities.

  • Founded: No information is available

  • Founders: No information is available

  • Key People: David Beech, CEO; Additional management details not provided.

  • Headquarters: Operating from 26 office locations across the UK; specific headquarters not detailed.

  • Number of Employees: More than 1,100 professionals

  • Revenue: Recent reports indicate revenues hitting £150m

  • Known For: Knights is known for being one of the largest collaborative professional services teams in the UK, offering high-quality legal and professional services to a diverse client base of over 10,000 businesses, including 45 FTSE 250 companies.


Products and Services



  • Knights provides a comprehensive suite of services to corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals across multiple sectors. Services include:

  • Banking: Advisory services for borrowers, institutional lenders, and corporate funds.

  • Commercial: Comprehensive advice for UK and international clients on various commercial needs.

  • Corporate: Focused services on mergers, acquisitions, investments, and corporate matters.

  • Data Protection: Expert guidance on data protection and information governance.

  • Debt Recovery: Strategies to mitigate risk and ensure cost-effective debt recovery.

  • Dispute Resolution: Services for complex commercial disputes.

  • Employment: Practical advice aligned with commercial objectives.

  • Housing & Regeneration: Strategic guidance for delivering projects efficiently.

  • Licensing & Gambling: Specialised assistance with alcohol and entertainment licensing.

  • Personal Services: Tailored services for individual clients.

  • Real Estate: Expertise in contentious and non-contentious real estate matters.

  • Regulatory: Defense and representation by former regulators and prosecutors.

  • Restructuring & Insolvency: Advice on corporate and personal insolvency issues.

  • Tax: Comprehensive support on corporate tax issues.


Recent Developments



  • Acquisitions:

  • Completed the acquisition of Thursfields, adding around 100 professionals and strengthening the West Midlands presence. This acquisition reinforces expertise in Private Wealth, Corporate, Real Estate, and Dispute Resolution.

  • Partnerships & Key Hires:

  • Welcomed children’s law specialist Katie Welton-Dillon as a Partner, enhancing expertise in family law.

  • Strategic Growth:

  • Acquired WJ Group's legal advisers for their acquisition of Sunstone IP Systems Limited, enhancing technology solutions capabilities.

  • Expansion:

  • Recent growth marked by the move to a flagship Sheffield city center office.


Summary



Knights is a notable player within the UK legal and professional services sector, known for its innovative approach and significant regional presence outside of London. With a strong focus on collaboration and a unique corporatised model, Knights aims to lead the regional market in delivering high-quality legal services across a wide range of sections and services. The company's strategic acquisitions and expansion into new geographic areas reflect its ongoing trajectory of growth and its long-term vision of strengthening its service offerings and operational scale.