The latest acquisition by Knights has seen the expanding law firm establish its first office in Wales, following a deal to purchase Cardiff-based Le Gros Solicitors and hire a team of South Wales-based property lawyers.
Six commercial and residential property specialists will join the Knights team from Le Gros, including former managing partner Claudia Le Gros and partner Bethan Sadler. The latest hires will join dispute resolution specialist Will Baird, corporate lawyer Stewart Knights, tax and succession planning specialist Shaun Thomas and commercial property expert Scott Keddle, the first wave of hires for Knights’ Cardiff team.
The permanent office in the Welsh capital will be Knights’ first outside of England and expands the firm’s network to 1,350 professionals across 32 locations.
David Beech, CEO of Knights, commented:
“Claudia and the team bring an excellent reputation and lots of complementary expertise to Knights – and strengthen the team of specialists with experience in South Wales that we’re building.
“They are well known for great service and putting people first in their work, so they will be an excellent fit for our nationwide property team. We are confident that they will complement our existing teams in the South West and right across the country.
“We are the business that people to for legal and professional services everywhere in the UK, and this news makes that a reality in South Wales.”
In May, Knights surpassed £200 revenue and strengthened its South East presence with the acquisition of Essex-based Birkett Long followed by Rix and Kay in July.
