Matthew Knight attended Newcastle University and the College of Law at Guildford.

After completing his articles with Farrer & Co and after two years' post-qualification experience with Sinclair Roche & Temperley, he joined Cripps Harries Hall in 1984.

He become a partner two years later. He established Knights in 1994 with Michael McNally.

Married with three young daughters, his pastimes include hunting, shooting, stalking and sailing.

Memberships
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
- Agricultural Law Association