Property consultancy Knight Frank has commenced a redundancy consultation process affecting staff. If your role is at risk, understanding your employment rights under the law of England and Wales will help you evaluate your options.
What has been announced
- In June 2026, reports confirmed that Knight Frank initiated a redundancy consultation process affecting staff.
- The total number of roles affected remains unstated in reports.
- The specific office locations and departments involved have not been stated.
About the company
Knight Frank is a property consultancy operating within the real estate sector.
What happens next
Employers must conduct genuine consultations with affected staff before making any final redundancy dismissals.
Where an employer proposes 20 to 99 redundancies at one establishment, collective consultation must last at least 30 days before dismissals take effect. If 100 or more redundancies are proposed, the minimum consultation period is 45 days.
Affected employees should be given the opportunity to discuss the business rationale, review proposed selection criteria, and put forward alternatives to redundancy.
Employees with at least two years of continuous service are entitled to statutory redundancy pay if their positions are made redundant.
Voluntary or compulsory redundancy
An employer running a redundancy process may invite applications for voluntary redundancy to reduce compulsory cuts.
Voluntary redundancy packages may offer terms above the statutory minimum, but employers retain the discretion whether to accept an application.
If compulsory redundancies take place, the selection process must be objective, fair, and free from discrimination.
Your settlement agreement
Knight Frank may present settlement agreements to some departing employees to formalise termination terms.
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract where an employee agrees not to pursue employment claims, usually in return for an agreed financial package.
For the agreement to be valid under England and Wales law, you must receive advice from an independent legal adviser. Employers routinely cover or contribute towards the cost of this advice.
Common questions
How many jobs are being made redundant at Knight Frank?
The number of affected roles has been reported as unstated at this stage.
What is the consultation period for redundancies in England and Wales?
The statutory collective consultation period is at least 30 days when 20 to 99 redundancies are proposed at one establishment, and at least 45 days when 100 or more redundancies are proposed.
Who qualifies for statutory redundancy pay?
Employees who have completed at least two years of continuous service with their employer qualify for statutory redundancy pay.
Do I have to accept a settlement agreement?
No. Entering into a settlement agreement is voluntary. You must obtain independent legal advice before signing so you understand the terms and whether the financial settlement is fair.
How Deen & Co helps
Deen & Co Solicitors advises employees navigating redundancy processes and settlement agreements. Our solicitors provide independent legal advice on the terms of your agreement, review redundancy packages, and ensure your rights under England and Wales employment law are protected.
Read more about settlement agreement advice or work out your statutory redundancy pay.
Sources
- Knight Frank enters redundancy consultation process - PropertyWire — PropertyWire (23 June 2026)
- Knight Frank launches redundancy consultation - Property Week — Property Week (19 June 2026)
Last updated 9 September 2026. This page summarises publicly reported information and is general guidance, not legal advice on your own situation.
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