Knights has been shortlisted in four categories at the Insider’s South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2026, recognising the strength of the firm’s corporate expertise and its role in delivering complex, high value transactions across the region.
The business has been shortlisted in the following categories:
• Corporate Law Firm of the Year – Knights;
• Dealmaker of the Year – Paul Trudgill, Partner;
• Deal of the Year (sub £10m) – Management buyout of LRES UK;
• Deal of the Year (sub £10m) – Management buyout of Home Decor; and
• Deal of the Year (£10m+) – Management buyout of X-Cel Group.
“It’s terrific to see our corporate colleagues and the work they’re doing shortlisted across so many categories. In a competitive corporate landscape, our one team culture encourages better collaboration across all experience levels, and with clients, which leads to faster, higher-quality client support.”
- David Lister, Regional Client Services Director
These multiple shortlistings reflect Knights continued commitment to delivering high quality legal advice on strategically important transactions and supporting ambitious businesses across South Yorkshire and beyond.
The winners of the Insider’s South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2026 will be announced later this year.