B P Collins LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• Very responsive and commercial. In particular, they will give recommendations rather than simply seeking instructions, which from a client perspective is hugely welcome.
• Charlotte Braham is very responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable.
• The go-to firm for contentious trusts and probate in the Bucks/Thames Valley area. 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. They punch above their weight for a firm in the Home Counties and compete well with established London practices. It is a matter of note that they are the first port of call when other local firms are looking for independent administrators or firms to act for third parties that need separate representation.
• The lead partner 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. If a matter cannot settle, he is an adept and conscientious litigator always seeking the best outcome for his clients without ever losing sight of what is proportionate and realistic in the litigation. I would also strongly recommend his fellow partner 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. He has a keen eye for detail and fights his client's corner robustly without ever losing sight of what is sensible and pragmatic. At the more junior end, Imogen Pike is carving out a role as a formidable junior in contested probate matters and is clearly a rising star.
• Charlotte Braham, in particular, is highly effective at preparing cases and managing the emotions of clients in what can be highly stressful situations.
• The team is specialized and has in-depth knowledge in this specialized area. It is able to manage cases effectively from very small cases to substantial estates.
• A superb team of lawyers, with excellent clients and a particularly high level of technical legal knowledge. They are dedicated to their cases and are correspondingly growing in profile. A firm to watch.
• Imogen Pike is a seriously impressive operator. The firm has gone from strength to strength under their guidance in an ever more competitive market.
• Imogen Pike is highly efficient, responsive, and consistently demonstrates an impressive depth of knowledge.
• Their team stands out for its combination of technical strength and a genuine client-focused approach. There is a clear sense that matters are well-managed internally.

Key clients

• Jobyna Watts

Work highlights

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Craig Williams

Matthew Brandis

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Imogen Pike