OXFORD law firm Knights has welcomed new colleagues from BrookStreet des Roches, one of the leading commercial law firms, following the completion of its acquisition on April 1.
Since 2016, Knights has grown its presence in Oxford significantly from 100 to over 160 staff, adding to the group’s overall growth.
The quality of its work means it counts McDonald’s, MEPC and Arcadia among its clients.
Philip Marsh, Oxford office leader for Knights, said: “We are pleased to welcome our new colleagues into Knights’ Oxford office, which is now one of the largest and highest quality professional services businesses in the region.”
Knights, which listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market in June 2018, acquired BrookStreet in line with its strategy to expand its expertise in key markets outside London and its presence in the key market of Oxford.
This strategy has transformed Knights from a single office in Staffordshire to a top 100 law firm, with eight offices and 700 professionals which includes a team of 200 professionals delivering real estate services.
Commenting on the acquisition, David Beech, CEO of Knights, said:
“We are delighted to build on our strong momentum following the three acquisitions we have made since listing in June 2018, as we continue to enhance our geographical presence and expertise through the selective acquisition of high calibre firms.
“With the acquisition of BrookStreet, we add to that momentum by welcoming one of the most highly regarded teams outside London, with a particular strength in real estate.
Its combination with our existing team will position us as one of the leading legal and professional services firms in the region - a transformational step for Oxford.”
Rosie Gibb, who led BrookStreet des Roches, said: “We are delighted to join Knights’ Oxford office at this exciting period for the Group.
"The company has been highly successful in line with its ambitions to develop high calibre expertise across the full spectrum of commercial legal and professional services in key markets outside of London.”
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