Alex Zachary > B P Collins LLP > Gerrards Cross, England > Lawyer Profile

B P Collins LLP
20 Station Road
GERRARDS CROSS
SL9 8EL
England

Work Department

Corporate and commercial.

Position

Partner and Practice Group Lead

Career

Alex advises on substantial M&A transactions and undertakes a wide mix of other corporate and commercial work, with a particular emphasis on the information technology, pharmaceutical and environmental sectors.

Key client relationships include Biffa Group, Summerleaze Group, MiTek Group, Norgine Group and Sealwood Group. Described as commercially aware, pragmatic and sympathetic to client needs, Alex adopts a commercial approach to problem solving and is known for his strong technical and negotiating skills. He trained B P Collins and qualified 1999.He became a partner 2007.

Director of Cremorne Nominees Ltd and B P Collins Trust Corporation Ltd.

Education

Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe; University of Kent (1995 LLB Law 2nd class); College of Law, London (1997 LPC).

Leisure

Football (Old Chalfont FC), golf, travel.

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx

(Leading individuals)

Alex ZacharyB P Collins LLP

The ‘very experienced‘ team at B P Collins LLP, based in Gerrards Cross, advises a diverse client roster of UK branches of international companies and family owned businesses on a broad range of transactional issues and inward investments. Practice head Alex Zachary exhibits ‘invaluable‘ knowledge of the waste management, recycling, and pharmaceuticals sectors. David Smellie assists clients with commercial arrangements within the insurance and entertainment sectors, while Simon Deans maintains a technology focused practice. Senior associate Beth Miel has varied expertise spanning joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements.

South East > Real estate > Environment and planning

(Leading individuals)

Alex ZacharyB P Collins LLP

From handling corporate transactions within the waste management, recycling and renewable energy spaces, to assisting with the development of industrial and retail plans, the B P Collins LLP team is highly experienced across the board. The group demonstrates significant strength in environmental-related property matters, along with regulatory compliance issues and complex judicial reviews. Alex Zachary leads the department, boasting 20 years of advising clients on M&A in the recycling and waste sector. Craig Williams is the key litigious contact, managing regulatory prosecutions and contractual disputes. David Smellie has 12 years’ experience in assisting with environmental corporate transactions, and Alison Taylor deals with portfolio management matters and acquisitions. Jonothan Moss’ expertise lies in criminal defence and regulatory work, and Phil Hind specialises in real estate litigation issues.