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02 December 2014
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Martin Ridings—Knights

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Family law specialist joins Newcastle-under-Lyme office

Staffordshire based professional services firm Knights has expanded further with the recruitment of family law specialist Martin Ridings to lead the family and family finance  team at their Newcastle-under-Lyme office.

Martin brings with him considerable experience and a vision to further develop the firm’s client offerings.

“It is an exciting time to join Knights, a firm which is a real trailblazer in the legal sector,” says Martin. “The flat corporate structure allows us to be more flexible in what we do, providing the clients with what they need from a whole professional services perspective, not just legal.

“I am looking to drive the family and family finance team forward and take a proactive approach to assisting our clients.”

David Beech, CEO of Knights says: “We are pleased to welcome Martin to the firm, his appointment further strengthens our family and family finance team. Martin has an excellent reputation in his field of expertise”

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