Based in Gerrards Cross, B P Collins LLP is a ‘powerhouse’ when handling contentious mandates for a varied client base, most notably Biffa Waste Services, Toshiba Medical Systems, and the National House Building Council. Practice head Matthew Brandis is an ‘excellent lawyer’, and a professional negligence and private parking specialist. Craig Williams exhibits ‘exemplary’ understanding of disputes in the environmental and waste management sectors, supported by associate Rajiv Malhotra, who is ‘incredibly hardworking’ and has expansive experience in the manufacturing and biotech sectors. Simon Carroll frequently acts for professional athletes in arbitrations, and Steven Smith, who was promoted to partner in May 2022, displays ‘excellent knowledge’ of construction disputes and misrepresentation claims.

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‘They're quick with dealing with matters, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. The team is excellent and deals with matters quickly.’
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable on their sectors and industry, often attracting cases of high complexity and value.’
‘Matthew Brandis is an excellent lawyer, his client care is excellent. He has an amazing ability to make each client feel that they are his most important client.'
'Craig Williams. He is very good at identifying, at an early stage, a client's best strategy to achieve their aims in litigation. Craig's grasp and understanding of commercial and legal matters is exemplary.'
'Matthew Brandis and Craig Williams complement each other well and make a formidable team - this partnership of minds, passion for the law, and effort makes them stand out from their competitors.’
‘A powerhouse of a regional firm, the results that they achieve are first-class, surpassing all expectations.’
'Simon Carroll is charming and a pleasure to deal with, but also reassuringly realistic and pragmatic when conducting litigation. Raj Malhotra is incredibly hardworking, all over the detail.’
‘Steven Smith provides excellent knowledge and experience, he displays a very high level of understanding.'