The ‘very talented’ Rankeshwar Batta heads the department at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP. Batta is praised for his ’brilliant tactical nous' and ‘encyclopaedic knowledge of the CPR’. The well-respected team has built up a strong nationwide reputation for its work with claimants who have suffered both modest value and complex multi-million pound cases. Other strengths include advising on associated public law issues including abuse and human rights matters as well as representing people at inquests. Victoria Fullilove works on cases of maximum severity. Newly-promoted partner Ann Houghton, has a broad range of expertise and is also adept at handling cases with a foreign jurisdictional component.

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Testimonials

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‘Friendly, helpful and well organised. Rankeshwar Batta (Rankey) - hugely experienced, very well prepared and organised, gets excellent results and is a joy to work with. Victoria Fullilove - organised, through and hard working’.
‘They are compassionate, thorough and explain everything perfectly at every step of the way. Full of energy, enthusiasm, determination, very organised and interactive with counsel. One of the leading teams on the scene and a pleasure to work with'.
‘David Evison, Ranke Bhatta and Victoria Fullilove are all excellent file handlers. Strong, honest relationships with counsel. Very determined to get the best result possible on the evidence available'.
‘A good team of solicitors who prioritise client care and are less commercialised than some other firms. The solicitors go the extra mile for their clients and are a friendly and approachable team.’
'Victoria Fullilove is a caring and compassionate lawyer, whilst also being bright and proactive. Ann Houghton is very methodical and tactically astute. She is a new partner and definitely one to watch’.
‘A brilliant team, led by the charismatic and charming Rankeshwar Batta. A joy to work with and for, they are properly ranked as a top tier firm in the West Midlands.’
‘Rankeshwar Batta is a force of nature, with huge in depth knowledge of the market place, great tactical acumen and wonderful client care skills. He leads the team by example and has created a wonderful collective spirit within the team, helped by the tremendous Victoria Fullilove who is definitely one to watch'.
‘The practice is unique because of the professionalism and understanding of client's needs. Mr. Batta leads his team in a most professional manner. All take their lead from his high standards and care'.

Work highlights

Acted for TH for whom another firm of solicitors had been appointed as Deputy whilst he was under the age of 18. The team was able to support TH to secure a revised assessment of his capacity.
Acted for DS and his mother and brother in a matter involving issues over the appointment of a deputy.
Having been appointed as Deputy for MM, the team has worked tirelessly and creatively to identify a housing solution to meet the complex care needs of MM.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Rankeshwar Batta

Hall of fameAnthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Partner and head of clinical negligence and personal injury team

Leading associates

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

Victoria Fullilove

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Senior associate in the clinical negligence and personal injury team.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Ann Houghton

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP