Derby law firm on the acquisition trail
A Derby law firm says it is looking to snap uo other businesses after being named at number 82 in the UK Top 100 by The Lawyer.
Knights 1759 set out to achieve UK Top 100 status five years ago. This goal was achieved after the firm turned over £33m recording a 64% growth in 2016.
David Beech, chief executive at Knights, said: “As well as setting our sights on substantial growth, we’re committed to becoming the UK’s number one regional professional services business. We’re on track to achieving this and continue to look for acquisition opportunities which complement our culture and geographical footprint.
“Potential new markets for us include the West Midlands and Yorkshire. Both areas will complement our existing network of offices in Cheltenham, Chester, Derby, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Oxford and Wilmslow.
“It’s important that we replicate the success of our other locations and establish ourselves in a market where there is access to talented professionals and teams who share our vision.”
Knights was the first UK commercial law firm to attract private equity investment and now operates from six regional centres with 400 professionals and 100 support staff.
