Knights has strengthened its team in Chelmsford with the appointment of experienced Private Client specialist Manzurul Islam as Partner.
Manzurul joins Knights having gained over 20 years' experience in helping clients navigate complex legal, financial, business and family matters throughout his career so far. Beginning his career in dispute resolution, Manzurul built a strong reputation in commercial litigation before specialising as a wills and probate expert in 2020.
His day-to-day now sees him lead as a specialist in private client matters, including wills, trusts and the administration of estates succession planning, inheritance tax planning and protecting family wealth across generations.
His wider experience in dispute resolution, strategic leadership and client relationship development and mentoring also gives him a rounded perspective when supporting clients and developing teams.
Manzurul’s arrival further strengthens Knights’ Private Client capability in Essex and reflects the business’ commitment to building the very best local expertise to support clients across a wide range of personal, family and succession planning matters.
Manzurul Islam, Partner at Knights, said:
“It’s an absolute pleasure to join such a talented and ambitious team in Chelmsford during a clear period of growth for the business both here in Essex and nationally. This move represents a really exciting challenge for me as we look to continue to grow our Private Client offering nationally.
“Knights is a thought leader and standard bearer for culture and collaboration, so once it expanded into my home county, joining was a natural next step. I could see there was a better way to work, and I wanted to be a part of it.”
Martin Hopkins, Regional Client Services Director at Knights, added:
“I’m delighted to welcome Manzurul to the team, he is a vastly experienced expert in wills and probate work, has a great reputation across the region 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.”