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LONDON - Knights Group Holdings plc (LSE:KGH) has completed its acquisition of Birkett Long LLP, a full-service regional law firm with offices in Basildon, Chelmsford and Colchester, the company announced Friday.
The acquisition, first announced on May 6, 2025, also includes Birkett Long IFA LLP, the independent financial advisory business owned by Birkett Long members, following receipt of Financial Conduct Authority approval.
The transaction strengthens Knights’ presence in the South East of England and expands its expertise in several practice areas including landed estates, education, family law and residential property, complementing its existing Real Estate and Private Wealth services.
David Beech, CEO of Knights, stated the acquisition brings "a high-quality team and attractive client base" that will benefit from access to Knights’ wider range of services and established platform.
The deal aligns with Knights’ strategy to enhance organic growth through selective acquisitions, according to the company’s press release statement.
Knights Group, which transitioned from a traditional partnership model to a corporate structure in 2012, currently operates from 30 offices across the UK outside London. The firm specializes in Corporate and Commercial law and Private Wealth services and ranks among the UK’s top 50 largest law firms by revenue.
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in the announcement.
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