27 Aug 2026
Manzurul Islam joins Knights as Partner in Chelmsford private client team
"Manzurul Islam joins Knights as a Partner in Chelmsford to strengthen its Private Client practice, specialising in wills, trusts, estate administration, succession and inheritance tax planning."
Manzurul brings more than 20 years of experience. He began his career in dispute resolution and built a strong reputation in commercial litigation before specialising as a wills and probate expert in 2020. He will work within Knights’ Private Client practice.
Day-to-day, Manzurul leads on private client matters including wills, trusts, administration of estates, succession planning, inheritance tax planning and protecting family wealth across generations. His wider experience in dispute resolution, strategic leadership, client relationship development and mentoring is noted as giving him a rounded perspective when supporting clients and developing teams.
His appointment is described as strengthening Knights’ Private Client capability in Essex and supporting the firm’s commitment to building local expertise for personal, family and succession planning matters.