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‘Decades of experience’ Corporate & commercial
The ‘superb’ team at B P Collins LLP is ‘commercially astute, personable, and up-to-date in the latest market metrics’. In an illustration of its strength in the waste management sector, the practice advised Biffa Waste Services on acquiring PHS Chemical Waste. Simon Deans (who combines ‘first-class client service with outstanding commercial and technical abilities’) leads the four-partner team, which includes Victoria Holland, Alex Zachary and David Smellie.
Commercial litigation
Key names in the ‘excellent’ team includes ‘formidable adversary’ Matthew Brandis, Craig Williams, who is ‘a consistently strong, highly dedicated and tactically astute litigator’, and Nick Hallchurch, who is strong on shareholder and partnership disputes. Clients include Biffa Waste Services and Norgine.
Employment
B P Collins’ team ‘provides a bespoke service tailored to clients’ needs’. Practice head Jo Davies has a strong reputation for acting for senior executives, and the firm acts for
a strong corporate clientele that includes Bestway Cash and Carry and Biffa Municipal. The group has experienced an uptick in corporate support matters and injunctive proceedings. Senior associate Kathryn Fielder is ‘diligent, responsive and commercial’. James Townsend joined Michelmores in 2015.
Immigration
The practice is led by associate Chris Brazier following the departure of James Townsend to Michelmores. Clients include Bestway Cash and Carry and Ideal Industries.
Contentious trusts & probate
Clients of the ‘excellent’ team appreciate its ‘creative approach to tailoring solutions to the client’s objectives’. Craig Williams and Matthew Brandis ‘combine a thorough understanding of the relevant law with commercial realism and tactical nous’.
Family
The ‘leading’ family law practice is led by Sue Andrews, who is singled out for her ‘keen attention to detail’, and includes ‘excellent’ senior associates Emma Baillie, Claire Filer and Fran Hipperson.
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – OCTOBER 2016
businessmag.co.uk 31 Personal tax, trusts & probate
B P Collins is noted for its ‘fantastic service’. Senior associate Christine Moore is the key contact following Paul Lowery’s move to Boyes Turner.
Commercial property
The firm attracts praise for its ‘ability to work to tight deadlines’. Michael Larcombe leads the team, which includes Alison Taylor and acts for clients including Inland Homes and Chartridge Developments.
Environment
B P Collins fields a cross-departmental team with ‘decades of experience’. Alex Zachary (who is ‘a simply superb, commercial environment lawyer’) leads the team, which includes litigator Craig Williams, who is ‘very good at understanding client objectives’. Highlights included advising Biffa on two acquisitions.
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