Knights Law continues its growth with an announcement of revenues exceeding 200 million and an 18 percent profit growth. We last reported on the company when it acquired Moore Barlow law earlier this year.
Knights plc, officially known as Knights Group Holdings plc (LSE: KGH), is a corporatised legal service providing legal and professional services business in the UK, operating a distinctive corporatised model that contrasts with traditional law firm partnerships, enabling scalable growth, professional management, and nationwide coverage.
Key FY26 Financial Highlights (Year Ending 30 April 2026)
- Revenue: £207 million — a 28% increase year-on-year.
- Underlying Profit Before Tax: £33 million — an 18% increase.
- Strong double-digit organic growth in the second half of the year, building on prior acquisitions (including South East firms and Cardiff in August).
- Growth momentum expected to continue into the next financial year.
David Beech, CEO of Knights, commented:
“Knights has delivered a strong financial performance in FY26, driven by organic growth, our successful acquisition strategy, and the sustained benefits of our differentiated business model, all underpinned by disciplined execution by our people.”
The company plans to release its full year results on 6 July 2026.
Company Background and Growth Strategy
Founded in 1759 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, Knights remained a small regional firm until around 2012 (£9m revenue). A pivotal cash injection and aggressive acquisition strategy transformed it into one of the UK’s fastest-growing legal consolidators.
- Scale: Over 1,400 professionals serving 10,000+ business clients (including 45+ FTSE 250 companies) and high-net-worth individuals across 32 UK office locations.
- Services: Full-service corporate and commercial law, plus synergistic private client offerings in areas such as real estate, employment, dispute resolution, private wealth, and more.
- Model: Corporatised structure (listed on AIM since 2018) allows for professional management, technology investment, and efficient integration of acquired firms while maintaining local expertise.
- Track Record: Consistent revenue growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, delivering national capability with regional presence and value pricing outside London.
This FY26 performance marks a major milestone, crossing the £200m revenue threshold and underscoring the success of Knights’ hybrid organic + acquisitive growth approach in a competitive legal market.
