Yorkshire-based legal and professional services business, Knights, is set for more growth after posting a positive financial update for the six months to 31 October 2025.
Knights, which has a team of 155 based in St Paul’s Place, Sheffield, Majestic Building, Leeds, and Hudson Quarter, York, has updated financial markets on its performance in the first half of the 2025 financial year – showing an increase in revenue, profit and the number of senior professionals joining its nationwide, 1,350-strong team.
Knights anticipates revenue for the six months to 31 October 2025 to be £103.2m – a 30% increase on the prior year – with a 12% increase in underlying profit before tax of £16.4m (H1 FY25: £14.6m).
The news builds on a positive year of growth in Yorkshire with 28 new hires – including Partners Katrina Allen, Charlie Markillie, Milena Falciano-Padron and Andrew Price – and a successful multi-million pound High Court win for client Sharpsmart.
Knights CEO David Beech, said:
“The Group delivered a strong first-half results, achieving 30% revenue growth and a return to organic expansion. Recent acquisitions have been integrated seamlessly, supported by continued financial discipline and robust cash generation.
“Looking ahead, the second half is set to benefit from recent experienced hires and full contributions of acquisitions, keeping us firmly on track to meet investor expectations.
“With an expanded management team and a solid platform in place, we are well-positioned to drive the business forward and sustain growth beyond this year.”
Knights has grown significantly in 2025, with today’s strong financial update complementing the expansion of its unrivalled regional presence with acquisitions across the South East of England and the Thames Valley, plus the opening of an office in Cardiff.
