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

‘An organically grown team that has gone from strength to strength, bolting on new offerings and establishing itself as a serious player in the area, often rivalling (and up against) large London firms. The team is overseen by Matthew Brandis, who is an exceptional leader and fantastic lawyer.’

‘Matthew Brandis is an incredibly safe pair of hands for any legal dispute – he is calm yet enthusiastic and has an excellent bedside manner with clients. He is great at looking to resolve disputes, but willing to fight for his clients. Rajiv Malhotra is currently a rising star, which is a thoroughly deserved accolade.’

‘It has an impregnable reputation for fine quality commercial work in its region. Staggeringly good local market knowledge. Long-standing team. ’

‘I know I can rely on Matthew Brandis to get me results. Craig Williams oozes charm and builds a great rapport. ’

‘They are so knowledgeable and are leaders in their field. Particular mention should go to Craig Williams, Matthew Brandis, Simon Carroll and Rajiv Malhotra whose expertise is invaluable. ’

‘This is a long established firm of solicitors which is more than capable of providing a service which might be expected of a larger silver circle London based firm whilst at the same time retaining the sense of the personal and bespoke approach which its clients appreciate.’

‘The overall team has depth and this means that there is always someone available with the correct expertise who can take on even the toughest of cases.’

‘Craig Williams – strategically astute. Craig is commercially focused who understands the importance of strategically mapping out at the outset the route through litigation to ensure that clients’ goals are achieved.’

‘BP Collins provided a very professional service.’

‘In my opinion, BP Collins went over and above the levels of care and service, which in my mind is a rare commodity these days. They listened to my issues and managed the situation brilliantly and ultimately to a successful conclusion.’

‘Kathryn Fielder was outstanding in her professionalism, politeness and empathy towards me and she, in my opinion, went above and beyond to help me.’

‘Jo Davis is utterly tigerish in defence of her client’s position. She combines charm and tenacity.’

‘Kathryn Fielder – an excellent partner who is very client focussed and able to guide clients through the litigation process.

‘Jo Davis is a dogged, clever, determined individual who leads a very effective team. Greg Clark is an excellent associate solicitor.’

‘BP Collins provide a city-level service outside of central London. The partners and associates work efficiently as a team and commit fully to each individual case. Clients feel valued and counsel feel supported.’

‘Greg Clark provides quality and thoughtful advice at a level beyond his years of expertise. He has a good strategic brain and puts clients at ease during difficult litigation.’

‘The strength in depth of the entire team. It seams that it does not matter which individual you refer to or who picks up a case the outcome and quality of the work is consistently high. You get the real feel of a team working together for the best interest of the clients rather than a group of individuals.’

‘Naadim Shamji has developed into a top class solicitor with a broad wealth of knowledge and experience. He fills clients with confidence. Sharon Heselton has an easy manner that helps clients dealing with bereavement and the probate process. Within this easy manner though is a eye for accuracy and a wealth of knowledge and experience. Lucy Wood leads the team by example and is effective in operating in the higher net worth client market.’

‘A good team and matters dealt with on a timeous basis.This is so important.’

‘They respond quickly and are available not only by email but also by direct dial.Very professional in there response to queries and show a close interest in the particular client. ’

‘BP Collins’ reputation and prowess in non-contentious work goes from strength to strength. Their wills, trust and probate team is headed up by the excellent Lucy Wood a real star who is always on top of the law but never loses sight of the need for a pragmatic outcome for her clients. The department has real strength in depth in its trusts team having made a number of significant hires over the last few years. Their case load includes high value and complicated estate planning and trust matters including those with an international element. They are frequently put forward to act as court-appointed professional administrators or trustees through their in house trust corporation – as such recommendations come from their competitors and peers it is a real indication of the quality and depth in the team and the high regard in which they are held.’

‘I have no hesitation in recommending Lucy Wood – a real star capable of managing the most complex and involved of Estates. I have also been most impressed with Sharon Heselton and Dominic Ibbs both of whom I have worked with in recent years. Both are competent, thorough and on top of the issues. They are both just the sort of safe pair of hands wanted in cases which though technically non-contentious and can still involve difficult issues and require difficult judgment calls.’

‘The private client team has strength in depth with leading individuals qualified under STEP. The technical knowledge is of London quality, and the team’s care and quick response times is impressive’

‘Dominic Ibbs has London- quality technical knowledge in matters of trust and Probate law; The firm has its own Trust Corporation and his expertise in dealing with an estate which included foreign assets was invaluable, and advice given in a timely fashion. Lucy Wood as Partner/ team leader inspires.’

‘The team at B P Collins are proactive and extremely responsive in their advice. They provided a first class service throughout all the team involved.’

‘We worked with Alex Alex Zachary and his commercial team and the advice given was both valuable and instrumental in arriving at a successful deal for our client.’

‘A delight to work alongside on a transaction. It felt like both we (acting for the buyer) and B P Collins (acting for the seller) were both fully focussed on delivering a fair and appropriate deal for our respective clients.’

‘Alex Zachary is super pragmatic and very collaborative.’

‘The team guided us through the sale process and were on hand for any queries any time of the day. They were commercial and listened to our concerns, and also stayed within a budget that we had agreed.’

‘A great team, with a wealth of experience and a friendly and approachable manner.’

‘Matthew Brandis is fantastic – very experienced, clear in his advice, no issue too big to overcome. Imogen Pike is building her workload, and is extremely approachable and friendly.’

‘BP Collins is the standout firm in the area for this work. They have real strength in depth across the team and are instructed both for claimants and defendants in contested probate and Inheritance Act matters. The contentious team is supported and enhanced by the quality and depth of the non-contentious team. This allows the firm to be a formidable one-stop shop for estates and trusts of considerable value and complexity.’

‘Craig Williams is the star of the show. A formidable negotiator equally at ease with lay clients, mediators and opponents. He has an excellent grasp of the law and the practicalities of contentious matters and possesses an instinctive feel for the pinch points of a case.’

 ‘Craig Williams is a truly exceptional litigator who brings specialist experience and knowledge combined with tactical and strategic awareness. Matt Brandis is an excellent solicitor, whose reassuring presence you would always want on your side. Imogen Pike – a committed and thoughtful member of the probate and trusts team.’

‘This is a practice area where BP Collins seems to go from strength to strength with a strong reputation. Non-contentious probate solicitors will often recommend BP Collins to their clients if contentious issues arise.’

‘Craig Williams has seen me through some horrendous times. Craig has been faultless in his wisdom and efficiency and importantly always responds to any communications.’

‘Imogen Pike is a future star. I can see her being a market-leading lawyer in years to come – seriously impressive.’

‘BP Collins is the leading firm in the area for family law. Clients flock there for the combination of top level expertise combined with a realistic approach. The firm regularly competes with central London firms in cases.’

‘Emma Leavesley and Laura Mortimer are doing an excellent job of leading the firm and represent the future of family law in this area. They are highly regarded by clients and opponents alike.’

‘Laura Mortimer’s role as practice group leader at B P Collins adds significant value to their family law team, especially in handling high-net-worth financial disputes, as well as complex children’s disputes. Their approach to these sensitive matters, combined with their strong experience sets the team apart from their local competitors. They are experienced litigators, who are prepared to take a hard line when necessary, but where possible strive to achieve a consensual outcome in an efficient way.’

‘Laura Mortimer stands out due to her specialized focus on high net worth family disputes and her compassionate yet pragmatic approach. Her expertise in dealing with complex cases involving businesses, partnerships, trusts, and international aspects brings significant value to the team. Her dedication to achieving favorable outcomes with minimal stress for her clients is highly valued. She’s dedicated to her cases, a hard-worker, and strives to achieve the absolute best outcome possible.’

‘James Carter is a dedicated solicitor, who is very good with clients and provides and excellent all round service.’

‘The BP Collins family team are very well established and have a good reputation for providing clear and sensible advice.’

‘It is extremely apparent, with Sue Andrews’ years of experience, she understands family law. Right from the outset, Sue advised me of my likely entitlement and this shone through at my final resolution hearing. She tells it how it is, and doesn’t give false pretenses. She is a personable, empathetic, no-nonsense lawyer.’

‘Sue Andrews in particular is incredible at her job, extremely knowledgeable, relaxed, confident as well as supportive, accessible and warm, qualities that are extremely important during the very painful process of all matters related to a divorce.’

‘The team are great communicators and manage the purchase and sales process efficiently, they are proactive and chase the other side regularly. They are able to ensure that at every step of the process we are fully informed and always respond swiftly to any queries.’

‘Nicola newton, is excellent and keeping us appraised of progress, actively chases the other side of the transactions and is able to communicate at all levels to ensure everyone understands the requirements and processes. ’

‘An attention to details, pro active, patient and persistent . Very reasonable and flexible fee structure.’

‘Knowledge & ability to think commercially’

‘A full service law firm, providing comprehensive legal advice. The property team advises on all aspects including contentious and non-contentious. It is a regional law firm, punching above its weight.’

‘Alison Taylor and Maria Mowberry lead the Commercial Property Team. Both are experts in their field.’

‘The commercial property team certainty has strength in depth. Simone was fantastic at heading up my project and not only provided great advice but drew in expertise from others in their experienced team along the way. There was no major innovation but I wasn’t looking for that, just sound advice, at the right price and the deal concluded timely’

‘Simone Ganley was outstanding, always listening and taking on board my comments as well as providing her ow. Elliot was drawn in to help around the vacant possession piece and Alison headed up the team, kept track of the project and covered for Simone during holidays so I was never left without someone to talk to. Simone was responsive and easy to communicate with’

‘The practice is well integrated with excellent communication. They draw upon the knowledge of the whole network, which is needed in environmental matters that span so many disciplines.’

‘Jonothan Moss is knowledgeable in his subject area, and quickly grasps the significant issues to be resolved. He identifies pragmatic solutions, and deals with enforcement agencies in a diplomatic way to foster good working relationships.’

‘Simon Carroll, the partner overseeing my case, feels very aligned with my own values. I trust his judgement, I appreciate his candour, and I know (whether I think it at the time or not) he is correct in the advice and recommendations he provides me.’

‘The team is very professional in their advice. They are also very easy to approach and discuss a variety of matters with. The firm goes the extra mile for their clients.’

‘Elliott Brookes provides confidence in his approach and provides a clear way forward. The rest of the team is equally professional.’

‘They are a very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional practice.’

‘Elliott Brookes is very professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive. He’s an all-round pleasure to work with. I would comfortably recommend Elliott to anyone.’

‘The firm is approachable and friendly. They provide timely, detailed, and clear advice. The firm always has its client’s best interest at the forefront of advice and the teams work really well together.’

‘The property litigation team at BP Collins is exceptional. They are brilliantly client focused and have excellent collaboration within the team – nothing is ever missed.’

‘Elliott Brookes has a genuine interest in his client achieving a successful outcome. He is creative in his thinking, often offering solutions to help solve the wider matters.’

‘Elliott Brookes is a dream to work with. He never drops the ball, he is fantastic at communicating with clients, he turns all work round efficiently, and he never fails to think several steps ahead.’