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Knights strengthens South East presence

1 Feb 2024Appointments

Leading law firm Knights welcomes international tax partner Mark Tan and real estate partner Bharat Nahar for South East expansion

Knights, continues its strategic growth in the South East with the addition of two distinguished partners. Mark Tan, an international tax expert with over two decades of experience, joins the corporate team in Weybridge. Mark has held senior in-house tax roles for global companies, including Louis Dreyfus Company, The LEGO Group, and Asahi. Bharat Nahar, a seasoned real estate lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in the City of London, also joins Knights. Bharat, who previously served as the head of retail and diversity and inclusion at a top 100 firm, brings his commercial expertise to address complex property issues for clients such as Smyths Toys, Monsoon, and Accessorize. These strategic appointments align with Knights' ongoing growth in the South East, following recent partner hires, and coincide with the development of premium office space in Weybridge. Darren Walker, Client Services Director at Knights, expresses excitement about the firm's organic growth and upcoming expansions.

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