Knights appoints new client services director

Strategic growth specialist Siri Siriwardene has joined law firm Knights as client services director.

Siri brings more than 28 years’ experience in the legal sector, with a strong track record in driving sustainable growth across both business legal services and private wealth. 

Based in Oxford, he has held senior leadership roles in the UK and Australia, including at board level.

His expertise spans property, employment, corporate and commercial, private client and family law. 

He will play a key role in strengthening client relationships and accelerating Knights’ strategic ambitions across the South.

Siri said: “It’s extremely exciting to join Knights. 

“The business has an ambitious growth plan and a model that is unique in the legal sector, with collaboration at the heart of all it does.

“Knights is the standout regional professional services firm nationally and I am looking forward to working as part of one team delivering the very best legal advice on a national scale.”

Siri’s appointment follows Knights’ recent expansion into the Thames Valley and marks a continued focus on enhancing its national footprint.

Knights now operates from 28 offices across the UK and is ranked among the top 50 UK law firms by revenue, offering a full range of legal services to businesses and private individuals.

Lisa Shacklock, group client services director, added: “Siri is a proven leader with a track record of delivering sustainable growth and we’re delighted to welcome him to our leadership team.

“We’re doing this differently at Knights, it’s deliberate, and it’s being noticed by people like Siri who are highly regarded in their field and want to join a thriving business focused on delivering great service to clients. 

“With his extensive experience, Siri will help to drive us forward and build on our growing regional presence in the South of England.”

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