Law firm Knights has strengthened its presence in the West Midlands after completing the acquisition of Thursfields for £12.5 million. Provisionally announced in July, this acquisition brings around 100 experienced professionals to Knights across Birmingham, Kidderminster, Solihull and Worcester.
The acquisition adds an experienced private wealth offer, spanning private client, family and residential property alongside corporate, real estate and dispute resolution services. Chester-based Knights stated that the acquisition of Thursfields aligned with its plans for organic growth through selective, considered acquisitions and the intention to double the size of the business in the coming years.
Chief executive David Beech expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, noting, ‘We are delighted to acquire Thursfields, a premium, full-service law firm which shares many cultural and operational similarities to Knights and significantly strengthens our position as a leading legal and professional services business in the West Midlands. With particular strength in private wealth, it further enhances our expertise in an important and growing part of our business, which will support our future growth plans.’
This strategic move means the newly enlarged group now employs over 1,000 staff across 26 locations in the UK. Michelle O’Hara, who was the managing partner at Thursfields, has stayed on as a partner post-completion. Michelle remarked, ‘Knights is a business with a similar ethos to Thursfields, with a strong culture which cultivates collaboration across its offices, to the benefit of client service. We look forward to working closely with the team and leveraging Knights’ scale, reputation and extensive capabilities, to unlock our future growth potential.’
The integration of Thursfields into Knights represents a significant development for both entities, promising enhanced service offerings and broader capabilities in the legal sector. This acquisition exemplifies Knights’ strategy of growth through acquisition, positioning them strongly for future expansion.
