Clients of B P Collins LLP remark that they ‘operate at the same level as much bigger city based practices’. Under the leadership of Jo Davis in Gerrards Cross, the team provides ’high-quality work while understanding the broader commercial picture and client objectives’ on a range of matters, including covenant claims, discrimination claims, immigration law, executive exits, whistleblowing claims, and complex litigation work before the Employment Tribunal and the High Court. The team particularly excels in advising a national and international client base consisting of high-net-worth individuals and corporate companies. Davis leverages the deep strength of her employment experience to advise corporate clients and senior executives on restructures, mergers, exits, restrictive covenants, and high-stakes litigation, bringing particular expertise in discrimination, whistleblowing, and complex severance negotiations. Kathryn Fielder is a key contact to corporate and high-net-worth clients in matters involving complex executive exits, tribunal claims involving discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal, restrictive covenant issues, and shareholder-director disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An excellent team. Leadership by example from Jo Davis, with sound, confident expert legal advice on employment matters balanced with welcome pragmatism. Partners and team members are remarkably accessible.’
‘The stand-out individuals in this team are Practice Group Leader Jo Davis and her excellent lieutenants Kathryn Fielder and Alix Beese. There is a reassuring, quiet confidence within the team. Whatever the complexity of the legal challenge, the approach is consistent and imperturbable.’
‘The team are a reliable and friendly alternative to Central London firms, providing strength and depth across the full range of employment issues.'
'They are strong for business protection work, including injunctions. Known for their business acumen, they provide high-quality work while understanding the broader commercial picture and client objectives.'
- 'The team is well led by Kathryn Fielder and can work in harmony with the disputes' resolution team where the case demands.’
‘Kathryn Fielder is very responsive, client focussed, has very strong technical knowledge and incredible attention to detail even when under time pressure.'
‘BP Collins have perfected the feel of a local company whilst being able to operate at the same level as much bigger city based practices. This is typified by the monthly call to keep us abreast of developments in the law. This monthly call is always well attended and allows for both formal and informal discussion to take place.'
‘I have worked with Jo Davis for over 12 years. She has provided down to earth, practical employment law advice and has willingly agreed to speak directly with our Board and Shareholders. She has built a very strong team.'
'Very good with clients.'
'Strong analysis of legal issues combined with a pragmatic approach. Good experience in dealing with post-termination restriction matters.'
Key clients
- Bic UK Limited
- His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi
- 2K Polymer Systems Limited
- Ceva Animal Health Limited
- Hawkins Brown Architecture Limited
- CliniMed (Holdings) Ltd
- CPI TMD Technologies Limited
Work highlights
Advising His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi on his long-running litigation against his former Personal Assistant, which is now being appealed to the Employment Appeals Tribunal for the third time.
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Practice head
Jo Davis
Other key lawyers
Kathryn Fielder; Alix Beese