Acquiring Company
Knights
Acquired Company
Birkett Long
Pittsburgh
ColchesterInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesLegalLaw EnforcementDescription
Knights has successfully acquired Birkett Long, a law firm based in Essex. The deal will bring 90 lawyers and 10 financial advisors from Birkett Long into the Knights team, expanding their reach. The acquisition is set to be finalized by June 13, enhancing Knights' service capabilities in new regions. However, there will be redundancies among the staff due to consolidation efforts.
Quick answer
Knights is acquiring Birkett Long, announced May 14, 2025. Knights is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
- How much did Knights pay for Birkett Long?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Knights do?
- The Knights are a global esports organization headquartered in Pittsburgh.
- Where are Knights and Birkett Long based?
- Knights is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Birkett Long is based in Colchester, England, United Kingdom.
- Who are the decision-makers at Knights?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Knights. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who acquired Birkett Long?
Birkett Long was acquired by Knights, based in Pittsburgh. The deal was reported on May 14, 2025. The Knights are a global esports organization headquartered in Pittsburgh. Since launching in 2017, the Knights have focused on entertaining fans, sharing esports, and bringing people together. Knights is privately held and operates in Information Technology.
When did Knights acquire Birkett Long?
Knights's acquisition of Birkett Long was reported on May 14, 2025. Knights has successfully acquired Birkett Long, a law firm based in Essex. The deal will bring 90 lawyers and 10 financial advisors from Birkett Long into the Knights team, expanding their reach. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Birkett Long do?
Birkett Long is a law firm with offices in multiple locations across Essex. The firm provides legal services in various areas including corporate and real estate. Their acquisition by Knights is expected to enhance service offerings in their regions. It is privately held, operating in Professional Services, and is based in Colchester.
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