B P Collins LLP houses a broad team which handles the full range of environmental issues, particularly in relation to corporate and property transactions. Practice head Alex Zachary has vast commercial knowledge, advising on M&A in the waste management and recycling sectors. Specialising in criminal matters, Jonathan Moss is a key name for clients undergoing investigations by the Environmental Agency. Alison Taylor and Craig Williams are core members of the team; Taylor focuses on property sales and acquisitions, while Williams regularly acts for environmental sector clients in a wide array of disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’

Key clients

  • Summerleaze Limited
  • Biffa Waste Services Ltd.
  • 2K Polymer Systems Limited
  • P B Donoghue

Work highlights

  • Advising Summerleaze Limited on its sale of Andigestion Limited, a business which recycles food waste into green energy using an anaerobic digestion process, to Severn Trent Green Power Limited.

Lawyers

Practice head

Alex Zachary

Other key lawyers

Craig Williams; Alison Taylor; David Smellie; Simon Carroll; Jonothan Moss