Knights invests in Cardiff with move to One Central Square

Knights, the UK’s largest regional legal and professional services business, has completed its move to One Central Square as it continues to invest in its growth in Cardiff and Wales. 

Since arriving in Cardiff last summer, Knights has welcomed more than 20 professionals and built a strong local presence, developing close relationships with clients and the wider business community. 

The move gives Knights capacity for more than 50 professionals in Cardiff, providing significant room for further growth in a premium environment designed around clients and colleagues. 

It reflects Knights’ relationship-led approach to professional services, combining close, personal relationships and local insight with the nationwide depth to bring together the right specialists around each client. This gives clients access to tailored support and the breadth of expertise they need, when they need it. 

Located opposite Cardiff Central station in the city’s business quarter, One Central Square also brings Cardiff closer to the rest of the business, making it easier for colleagues to work together and bring the right expertise around clients. 

James Christacos, Regional Client Services Director at Knights, said:

‘We have built real momentum since arriving in Cardiff last year, welcoming more colleagues and developing strong relationships with clients and the wider business community. Clients want experienced advisers who know them and understand what they are trying to achieve, with access to the right expertise when they need it. Being part of Knights allows us to combine those personal relationships with specialists from throughout our business. 

‘Moving to One Central Square gives us an environment that reflects that approach. It provides the premium experience our clients expect, gives our colleagues an excellent place to work together and creates significant room for us to continue growing. 

‘We see real opportunity to continue developing our presence in Cardiff and South Wales, building on our local relationships and knowledge while giving clients access to the breadth of expertise available throughout Knights.’ 

The move comes after another strong year of growth for Knights, with annual revenue reaching £208m, up 28% on the previous year, and profit up 19% to £33.2m. 

It also follows a series of recent transactions involving Knights professionals in Cardiff, further developing the business’s presence in South Wales. 

Last month, specialists at Knights advised Cardiff-based Cardo Group on the acquisition of Aspect Group Services and supported the city’s Fitz & Knox co-living development on a refinancing with Handelsbanken to support its continued growth and development pipeline. 

Notes to editors

Knights is the legal and professional services business built in the UK’s regions. We combine local insight with nationwide depth – allowing us to move quickly, stay close and bring the right specialists together around our clients.