B P Collins LLP > Gerrards Cross, England > Firm Profile

‘B P Collins deliver exceptional service and deliver quick, clean and concise commercial advice.’

‘There is a wealth of knowledge within the team that we have been able to draw from. They have been able to address all our diverse requirements from IP, data protection, exclusivity and the sharing of propriety information.’

‘B P Collins reacted very quickly during the Covid-19 pandemic and was able to offer a seamless service throughout.’

‘You always feel as though you have their undivided attention, they take the time to understand what your requirements are and what you hope to gain from a project and will guide you to that end if possible to do so within their remit.’

‘Alex Zachary works with you to understand your needs and objectives and ensures that the advice provided is done so in easy to understand, non-jargon language.’

‘Advice was well researched, thoughtful and timely. Careful consideration for my specific circumstances were given. I was very happy with the service.’

‘Both Alex Zachary and Beth Miel were very knowledgeable and considerate. I highly recommend them.’

‘Partners see through the issues faced and provide concise and clear advice to clients to enable them to have a strong grasp of the situation and enable informed decisions to be made. The B P Collins team is led by Simon Deans who is a leading exponent in driving through this culture of positive advice.’

‘They’re an outstanding firm that deal with matters professionally and quickly while paying attention to detail all the while having the client’s best interest in mind.’

‘B P Collins has quality, depth and breadth. If you want a “City lawyer” service with the personal touch fully focused on a client’s needs, this is the firm for you.’

‘Clients who instruct the Dispute Resolution Team can rely on the solicitors they instruct and as a barrister it is always a joy to receive instructions from B P Collins because you know the case will be well prepared and the clients will have received commercial, practical and realistic advice.’

‘The Dispute Resolution Team also has the benefit of being able to draw on other specialist lawyers in other departments when the dispute requires it, which means that all of the client’s legal needs can be kept. From my observations, they are also very clear with clients about fees, so that the client knows how much expenditure they are incurring/can expect to incur.’

‘B P Collins backs up its service to clients with newsletters, client knowhow events etc so that the clients have the opportunity to obtain some additional knowledge. Two members of the dispute resolution team are also qualified mediators so B P Collins can also offer ADR options internally as well as externally.’

‘Craig Williams is very strategic. From the outset of a case he will set a clear and realistic strategy to achieve the clients’ ends whilst at the same time ensuring that the steps taken are beneficial and cost effective for the clients.’

‘Chris Hatton is a hardworker who is willing to put in the hours for the client’s case if needed. Dedicated to the client’s cause whilst being realistic.’

‘A proactive approach to dispute resolution that promotes mediation and a real goal of finding solutions, unlike too many of their competitors who appear to have the elongation of the dispute as their prime goal.’

‘Innovative new offices. Very high tech, they are reinventing the legal services experience. Their employment team is excellent and incredibly attentive to its clients.’

‘Partner, Chris Brazier, provides an excellent service to clients. Very talented, his first class knowledge of employment law and his commercial acumen raise him above his peers. Very pragmatic and quick to respond. Results driven, he really pulls out all the stops for his clients. I would highly recommend him. He is very ably assisted by the conscientious Greg Clark who is one to watch.’

‘The employment team is readily available and offers sound, pragmatic advice.’

‘I consider Jo Davis to be excellent. Jo has a firm grasp on the real-world practicalities of running a business and frames her guidance within the context of her client’s business operations. Importantly Jo makes herself available to her clients. Her dry wit is always very much appreciated!’

Kathryn Fielder has provided me with sound advice on employment matters and makes herself readily available.’

‘Jo Davis is simply outstanding. Nothing is too difficult or complex or her. She understands the law and understands tactics in litigation. She inspires confidence in clients.’

‘Our company have worked closely with B P Collins for several years on various areas of employment legislation. Their approach is to work closely with their clients and to understand the needs of their clients’ businesses, so that they can provide solutions-focused advice.’

‘Chris Brazier is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of employment law and has supported and guided me through some difficult areas of employment legislation. Chris takes the time to understand not only the nature of our business, but of equal importance the culture of our business, which enables him to provide us with the best possible legal advice and solutions that support our business. I always feel that Chris’ priority is to work closely with me to make sure that we achieve the best possible outcome for the business.’

‘The team appears busy energetic and competent, and run cases efficiently and without unnecessary wastage of costs.’

‘Sue Andrews is a sensible and capable solicitor who gives appropriately forthright advice and fights her clients’ corners extremely hard. She can also see when a case needs to find a settlement for the clients sake and her approach is both sensitive and thoughtful.’

‘A really good quality team of lawyers providing high quality service outside of Central London to the wealthier clients in the Home Counties.’

‘Claire Filer is really good. She gives firm and reasonable advice and always litigates her cases exceptionally well.’

‘Sue Andrews has a great reputation within the industry and remains a force to be reckoned with.’

‘Ella Moxey is incredibly hard-working and details-focused.’

‘B P Collins are the premier firm in family law in Buckinghamshire. They have a highly expert team, headed by Sue Andrews and offer the full service at a very competitive level.’

‘The team at B P Collins are all committed to their clients and plainly dedicated in achieving the best outcome for them.’

‘Approachable, efficient and empathetic towards clients’ situations.’

‘We work with several different individuals and all make our lives easier. All are willing to help and are extremely efficient. I believe all at B P Collins are working for the right reasons which makes them incredibly easy to trust.’

‘Lucy Wood has been excellent in looking after our clients and ensuring their estate and trust planning needs are met. I find her approach to be very collaborative and she gets the job done for clients in an excellent way.’

‘The team know their stuff. They deliver their knowledge to clients in a way that non-legal people are able to understand. What we like most about the team is that they feel like colleagues working in partnership with us for the benefit of our clients.’

‘Knowledge, application of that knowledge and service is top quality. Feedback on what is happening and how matters are progressing keeps us connected to the client experience.’

‘All the team members I have met have been approachable and easy to talk to. Their costs are clear and reasonable. They are very knowledgeable with a good team covering most disciplines.’

‘Highly professional, but friendly at the same time, and prepared to help the client reach a practical commercial decision as well as explaining the legal situation. Always provide very timely and clear communications.’

‘In every case we work on together it is nothing but the highest standard of instructions, communication and attention to detail. All members of the team are strictly professional but very approachable and thorough, they are an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Jonothan Moss is first class and goes above and beyond for his clients. His enthusiasm and attention to detail has always me, no stone is left unturned.’

‘They are very well integrated providing a tailored service of exactly what is needed without any overlap. I rate the firm as excellent.’

‘I have only worked in detail with Jonothan Moss; he has good vision to identify solutions to problems and is well focused with polite persistence to ensure that solutions are delivered. Jonothan has an excellent understanding of the various regulatory regimes and has plenty of experience and wisdom to resolve problems.’

‘The firm has a decades long track-record of environmental work covering waste-management and water regulation. They were in this market long before it became fashionable and have an outstanding depth of knowledge and commercial appreciation of the sector.’

‘A very professional, polite & understanding partnership.’

‘Personable & flexible whilst always remaining prompt & punctual.’

‘B P Collins is a great mix between a City and a high street firm and occupies a unique place in the market due to the expectation that members of the team practice in both employment and immigration. This makes them well placed to represent both individuals and employers alike in matters where immigration and employment law overlap.’

‘Chris Brazier has a calm and measured manner which inspires confidence in clients and colleagues. Greg Clark is able to put nervous clients at ease whilst keeping on top of complex factual details and technical legal points, meaning he is well-liked by both lay clients and colleagues.’

‘B P Collins is the standout firms in the area for this work. They have real strength in depth across the team and are instructed both for both claimants and defendants in both contested probate, trusts and Inheritance Act matters. The contentious team is supported by the strength in depth in the non-contentious team.’

‘Craig Williams is the star of the show. A formidable negotiator equally at ease with lay clients, mediators and opponents. If a matter cannot settle he is an equally formidable litigator always seeking the best outcome for his clients without ever losing sight of what is proportionate and realistic in the litigation. I must also mention Matthew Brandis – always calm whatever arises in his cases and with a real ability to put his clients at ease – however emotive the litigation becomes.’

‘The team deal with a broad range of disputes including contentious probate, administration of estates, validity of documents, breach of trust claims, and the Inheritance Act. Most of their clients are generally high-net-worth individuals.’

‘Craig Williams is simply brilliant, transparent and very responsive. Matthew Brandis is very experienced and knowledgeable.’

‘Superb attention to detail, practical advice to the clients, and utterly caring support for them.’

‘Craig Williams is an exceptional solicitor. Incredibly thoughtful and perceptive, and always thinking two steps ahead of the current point in any litigation or potential claim.’

‘The team have exceptional contentious trust and estate knowledge. They are also commercial and pragmatic in their advice and solutions.’

‘The people within the practice have always been well informed and pleasant to deal with. Billing is straight forward and easy to understand.’

‘Communication and professionalism. The team are exceptional at keeping us informed of progress and are proactive at addressing issues that arise. A key strength is the diverse skill set that the in-house team have and the ability to resource to meet the demand.’

‘Broad range of expertise with solid local roots and knowledge.’

‘The key commercial property team members are commercial pragmatic and client friendly.’

‘They are a close knit team who have worked extremely well together for a long time. They have City backgrounds and punch above their weight. Also great to see so many women partners and senior lawyers.’

‘Alison Taylor heads the team and is an excellent commercial lawyer. She is also a great manager and motivator of her close knit team.’

‘Dealing with the same lawyer year on year and thus a very low staff turnover. That same individual providing accurate and quality advice but also well supported by senior partners of the firm.’

‘Always efficient, quick to respond, flexible and personal.’

‘They are a solid law practice that give good legal advice which is also commercial. They provide a prompt service and are always willing to help. They are my go to firm to recommend if a client ever asks because I can trust them to do a good job.’

‘James Constable is an excellent solicitor with legal acumen and great interpersonal skills.’

‘I have always been impressed by James Constable’s hard work, exceptional client care and fantastic grasp of criminal law practice and procedure. James is attentive and understanding with new clients and his calm and collected approach reassures them from the outset and no doubt makes the case easier for all involved.’

‘The criminal team at BP Collins are excellent and a true credit to the firm.’

‘Jonathan Moss is an excellent criminal lawyer. He has an excellent knowledge of the law but also understands how to explain it to clients with little, or no, background knowledge. He is approachable, helpful and hard-working.’

‘James Constable is great to work with. He’s always on top of the evidence, and immediately finds a way through it for his client. I find his approach very approachable and understated, yet highly effective. Always polite, helpful and ready to assist.’

‘A fantastic firm with an outstanding reputation.’

‘James Constable provides an excellent service to clients. He’s hard-working and provides clients with accurate and robust advice.’

‘Jonothan Moss is first class and goes above and beyond for his clients. His enthusiasm and attention to detail means no stone is left unturned.’

‘Outstanding property litigation team led by Phil Hind.’

‘Phil Hind – covers a range of property litigation from the straightforward to the obscure, technical and challenging – all with his characteristic calm. An incisive lawyer with a talent for litigation and getting the best outcome for his clients.’

‘I feel that clients who are represented by B P Collins get properly ‘looked after’. Most law firms provide excellent legal advice, but I have a sense that B P Collins really care.’

‘Manjot Dhillon is a truly first-rate solicitor. She provides excellent legal advice to her clients, sometimes in very difficult circumstances, and has a superb manner. It is a delight to be instructed on matters where Manjot has been involved.’

‘Phil Hinds has a wide-ranging portfolio of clients and the ability to achieve commercial outcomes based upon imaginative application of the law.’

‘Great client base, very hard-working and well-organised team who work together cohesively.’

‘Phil Hind is an excellent lawyer and head of department. You can trust his advice. Manjot Dhillon and Elliott Brookes are also very accomplished lawyers who have a keen eye for detail and take pride in their work, and finding the correct answer to knotty problems.’