Latest office opening for legal and professional services firm
Legal and professional services business, Knights, has announced the opening of its York office.
Following the acquisitions of Emms Gilmore Liberson (EGL) and ERT Law Limited (ERT) in Birmingham, this is the second new market Knights has entered in recent months and marks its tenth office in key UK markets outside London.
A team of 20, including seven partners, will launch the York office on 3 February. The team will provide a wide spectrum of client advice with specialisms in Real Estate, Employment, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
Jonathan Moore, who has over 20 years’ experience in York’s legal services market, will lead the team as Office Partner.
A Real Estate specialist, Moore will be supported by partners who specialise in Real Estate, Employment, Dispute Resolution and Private Client, including Isabel Bishop, Matthew Yates, Antonia Moore, Kirsty Barsby and Caroline Hawcroft.
The office has the capacity to support further growth in the city, with plans to employ up to 50 professionals in the long term.
Jonathan Moore said: “We look forward to bringing Knights’ full-service offering to York, allowing clients to receive an excellent local service without having to look further afield.
“The new office also provides a great opportunity to build on the reputation the business has already built in the North West, and we are excited to enter the market with such a strong and experienced team.
“I was attracted to Knights having seen how its differentiated culture has created an environment of trust, transparency and teamwork.
“This, combined with our modern and dynamic approach to legal services, positions us to capitalise on the significant growth opportunity that the region presents.”
David Beech, CEO of Knights, said: “Entering our tenth city is a significant milestone for the Group and we continue to make positive steps to build the leading legal and professional services business outside London.
“Yorkshire is an important region for Knights and our strong recruitment momentum, driven by our unique culture and attractive risk-free corporate model, gives us confidence that we can achieve our growth ambition in York.”
