B P Collins LLP advises employers and employees on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious employment issues, with a specialist focus on enforcing and resisting restrictive covenants claims and directors’ duties, as well as managing executive exits. Jo Davis leads the practice and is recognised for her employment litigation experience. Kathryn Fielder acts for corporate clients on restrictive covenants, TUPE, employment status and redundancy matters, as well as discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims at tribunal. Alix Beese was a new arrival in 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘BP Collins provided a very professional service.'

  • 'In my opinion, BP Collins went over and above the levels of care and service, which in my mind is a rare commodity these days. They listened to my issues and managed the situation brilliantly and ultimately to a successful conclusion.'
  • ‘Kathryn Fielder was outstanding in her professionalism, politeness and empathy towards me and she, in my opinion, went above and beyond to help me.'

  • ‘Jo Davis is utterly tigerish in defence of her client's position. She combines charm and tenacity.’

  • ‘Kathryn Fielder - an excellent partner who is very client focussed and able to guide clients through the litigation process.

  • ‘Jo Davis is a dogged, clever, determined individual who leads a very effective team. Greg Clark is an excellent associate solicitor.’

  • ‘BP Collins provide a city-level service outside of central London. The partners and associates work efficiently as a team and commit fully to each individual case. Clients feel valued and counsel feel supported.’

  • ‘Greg Clark provides quality and thoughtful advice at a level beyond his years of expertise. He has a good strategic brain and puts clients at ease during difficult litigation.’

Key clients

  • National House Building Council (NHBC)
  • His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi
  • 2K Polymer Systems Limited
  • CPI TMD Technologies Limited
  • Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd
  • BIC UK Limited
  • Ceva Animal Health Limited
  • Hawkins Brown Architecture Limited
  • CliniMed (Holdings) Ltd
  • Rico Logistics Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi in his long running litigation against his former Personal Assistant, which is now being appealed to the Employment Appeals Tribunal for the third time.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jo Davis

Other key lawyers

Kathryn Fielder, Alix Beese, Greg Clark