A diversified, premium provider of legal and professional services with national scale.
A strong track record in a highly attractive market.
Profitable growth
Highly cash generative
Robust platform for growth
Premium quality from a competitive cost base
We focus on markets outside London where we can become the leading regional high-quality business.
Increased scale and national reputation have provided a step change in our credibility as a premium provider, leading to an increased flow of new instructions from high-calibre clients.
Lower competition in our markets means there is less upward pressure on salaries, allowing us to offer greater value for money for our clients.
Operating outside London contributes to reduced property costs, and provides a more sustainable work-life balance for our colleagues.
Fee earner to non-fee earner ratio above market average, aided by an efficient, technology-enabled operating model.
We focus on markets outside London where we can become the leading regional high-quality business.
Increased scale and national reputation have provided a step change in our credibility as a premium provider, leading to an increased flow of new instructions from high-calibre clients.
Lower competition in our markets means there is less upward pressure on salaries, allowing us to offer greater value for money for our clients.
Operating outside London contributes to reduced property costs, and provides a more sustainable work-life balance for our colleagues.
Fee earner to non-fee earner ratio above market average, aided by an efficient, technology-enabled operating model.
Professional advisors with a commercial mindset
Industry-leading working capital management facilitated by Knights’ culture and training of professionals on client management, supported by technology, actionable analytics and Client Service Directors who ensure continued focus on cash generation and cashflow.
Fee earners focus on client service while professional managers run the business. Professionals focus on delivering work and generating revenue with no distractions of running the business, which is executed by an experienced, agile and longstanding leadership team.
Strong client relationships and limited sector and fee earner concentration brings diversity and resilience to our revenue base.
Industry-leading working capital management facilitated by Knights’ culture and training of professionals on client management, supported by technology, actionable analytics and Client Service Directors who ensure continued focus on cash generation and cashflow.
Fee earners focus on client service while professional managers run the business. Professionals focus on delivering work and generating revenue with no distractions of running the business, which is executed by an experienced, agile and longstanding leadership team.
Strong client relationships and limited sector and fee earner concentration brings diversity and resilience to our revenue base.
A scalable model
We are well positioned in a fragmented market worth £3.3bn outside London providing a clear opportunity to grow organically, complemented by carefully targeted acquisitions.
A proven and compelling platform for legal and other professionals attracted by the freedom from ownership risk associated with partnership structures, as well as the sustainability of our commercial success and career development opportunities.
Culture and market positioning drives organic recruitment and results in low churn.
Track record of unlocking value from acquisitions, with acquired businesses being fully integrated into our systems and processes through support from our experienced team within three months and full cultural integration within 12 months.
Investment in operational backbone, including technology, provides a scalable platform for future growth, with fixed costs diluted as we grow.
This year we have entered two new locations and scaled the business up in an existing location by acquisitions.
We are well positioned in a fragmented market worth £3.3bn outside London providing a clear opportunity to grow organically, complemented by carefully targeted acquisitions.
A proven and compelling platform for legal and other professionals attracted by the freedom from ownership risk associated with partnership structures, as well as the sustainability of our commercial success and career development opportunities.
Culture and market positioning drives organic recruitment and results in low churn.
Track record of unlocking value from acquisitions, with acquired businesses being fully integrated into our systems and processes through support from our experienced team within three months and full cultural integration within 12 months.
Investment in operational backbone, including technology, provides a scalable platform for future growth, with fixed costs diluted as we grow.
This year we have entered two new locations and scaled the business up in an existing location by acquisitions.
Video presentation for Knights' full year results for the year ended 30 April 2022.
A decade in, a decade ahead
July 2022
Video presentation