Professional services firm Knights has hailed a period of strong growth at its Chester office, with its workforce more than quadrupling since 2014.

The company said that it has added 41 staff to its ranks since the start of last year and added new clients such as Henry Boot, American Golf, Legat Owen and the Hawarden Estate to its portfolio.

Following the recent acquisition of Darbys Solicitors, Knights has also expanded its locations in the North West and now has an additional office in Hale.

Sally Wightman (pictured), Chester office leader, said: "It has been a really exciting time for the Chester team, and notwithstanding our recent rapid growth we have an ambitious growth plan for the next twelve months which is well underway with at least six additional partners and professionals joining us over the next few months.

"Now boasting a team of more than 50, offering full service commercial legal expertise together with expertise in landed estates, private client, residential conveyancing and family, we are working on behalf of clients throughout Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire and North Wales, including London and international clients."

In addition to its bases in Chester and Hale, Knights has offices in Cheltenham, Colchester, Derby, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Oxford.