Knights, the UK’s regional legal and professional services business, has strengthened its team in Chelmsford with the appointment of Tejinder Mahil as a Partner in Corporate.
Having qualified as a lawyer just over 30 years ago, Tejinder is dual qualified in England & Wales and Hong Kong as an international M&A, venture capital, private equity, corporate, finance and commercial solicitor.
Tejinder specialises in representing vendors and purchasers in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, particularly across the United Kingdom, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
He advises clients on all aspects of corporate law, including acquisitions, financings, restructurings, joint ventures, partnerships and across a range of sectors from real estate, technology and hospitality to leisure and gaming.
Tejinder is also vastly experienced in providing commercial contract support for in-house legal teams handling major projects and business-critical contracts for companies across a variety of commerce and industry.
His arrival comes soon after Knights arrived in Essex through acquisition, providing the business with a permanent regional presence in Colchester, Chelmsford and Basildon.
Tejinder Mahil, Partner at Knights, said: “I’m delighted to join Knights during what is undoubtedly an exciting period of growth for the business.
“The firm’s unique one team approach and national scale, combined with its strong local presence across Essex and the South East as a whole, provides a brilliant platform to deliver excellent service for clients.
“I’m looking forward to working with clients and colleagues from across the Knights network in what is a highly collaborative and supportive working environment.”
Martin Hopkins, Regional Client Services Director at Knights, added: “Tejinder is vastly experienced corporate lawyer, has a great reputation locally and is a brilliant addition to the team here in Chelmsford, which is fantastic for our clients and colleagues as we strive to deliver the very best legal advice.
“Tejinder joins us at an exciting time of growth not just regionally but nationally, with yet more talented professionals set to join the business in the weeks and months to come as we look to deliver on our ambitious plans for growth."
With 1,350 professionals working collaboratively across 32 offices nationwide, Knights is ranked within the top 50 UK law firms by revenue, providing multiple services to business clients alongside premium advisory services to private individuals.