Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Gerrards Cross
B P Collins is a multi-award-winning law firm founded in 1966 by Brian P Collins, offering high-quality legal advice for individuals, families, and businesses. With nearly 60 years of experience, we maintain top-tier rankings in legal directories such as Chambers HNW, Chambers UK, and The Legal 500, with many individual lawyers recognized as leaders in their fields. Our enduring relationships with clients are built on a pragmatic approach, using plain language and quick responses to produce timely, top-level results. We solve problems, manage risk, and seek to add value through our commercial and private client teams, which are cohesive, collegiate, and continually evolving. Our purpose remains rooted in core values, fostering a culture that is ambitious, diverse, and forward-looking.We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Our agile and activity-based workplace supports flexibility, enhancing the wellbeing of our team and the service we provide to clients. Recognized in The Times Best Law Firms from 2022-2024, we combine historical expertise with modern practices to deliver client-focused solutions. Our community involvement and social responsibility initiatives reflect our dedication to building stronger communities and creating safer lives. With offices in London, Ickenham, Gerrards Cross, and Thame, we service clients across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and beyond, maintaining a 98% client recommendation rate through our dedication to excellence.
Services
Corporate Law
Commercial Contracts
Criminal Defence
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Property Transactions
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Insolvency
Notary Services
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 lawyers with expertise across 10+ legal sectors
- Multi-award-winning firm recognized since 2022 for client service
- Agile workplace combining historical expertise with modern practices
- 98% client recommendation rate from satisfied business and private clients
- Community-focused with dedicated social responsibility initiatives
Associations and certifications
- Chambers UK
- The Legal 500
- The Times Best Law Firms
What people say
Pragmatic and honest advice
Instrumental part of our team
Calm, insightful words helped
Knowledgeable and efficient
Pivotal level of support
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law team provides expert guidance on business structures, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance matters. We help companies navigate complex transactions while mitigating risks. With experience serving businesses of all sizes, we offer tailored solutions that align with strategic objectives, ensuring legal protection and operational efficiency for our clients.
Commercial Contracts
We offer comprehensive contract review services for businesses requiring outsourced legal support. Our team ensures contractual agreements protect client interests while identifying potential risks. Specializing in high-volume contract management, we provide flexible solutions that enhance legal compliance and operational effectiveness for commercial clients across various industries.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence team represents clients facing complex legal challenges, including business-related offences and personal criminal matters. We combine strategic advocacy with deep sector knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes. With experience in high-stakes cases, we provide robust representation while maintaining client confidentiality and protecting professional reputations throughout the legal process.
Dispute Resolution
We specialize in resolving commercial and personal disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our team handles construction disputes, contractual conflicts, and property litigation matters. With a focus on achieving practical solutions, we combine advocacy skills with commercial awareness to minimize disruption and financial impact for our clients while maintaining strong courtroom representation when required.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements with sensitivity and expertise. We guide clients through emotionally challenging situations while protecting their interests. Specializing in modern family dynamics, we provide comprehensive legal support for cohabitation agreements, prenuptial contracts, and complex child law matters across Buckinghamshire and surrounding regions.
People
Simon Deans
Senior Partner
With over 20 years at B P Collins, Simon leads the corporate and commercial team. Recognized in Chambers UK 2024 for exceptional skill sets beyond typical corporate law, he specializes in complex transactions and business strategy. His proactive approach anticipates legal challenges, delivering tailored solutions that align with client objectives while maintaining commercial awareness.
Ellis Whitworth
Solicitor
Ellis focuses on family law and cohabiting relationship rights. Featured in Legal 500 UK 2024, they provide expert guidance on modern family dynamics and property disputes. Their client-centered approach balances legal expertise with compassionate representation, addressing complex issues arising from relationship breakdowns and evolving family structures.
Nicola Newton
Solicitor
Specializing in property law and rights of way, Nicola offers practical solutions for residential and commercial property disputes. With extensive experience in real estate matters, she helps clients navigate boundary issues and property development challenges. Her technical knowledge combines with clear communication to resolve complex property law matters efficiently.
Matthew Keane
Employment Law Expert
Margaret Keane specializes in employment law, advising businesses on HR compliance and dispute resolution. Her insights on workplace regulations appear in industry publications, highlighting the costs of non-compliance versus strategic HR management. She provides proactive solutions to maintain workplace harmony while protecting employer interests through legally sound practices.
Steven Smith
Construction Disputes Specialist
Steven manages construction disputes with expertise in adjudication processes. He has developed streamlined methodologies for resolving payment disputes and contractual conflicts in building projects. His technical understanding of construction law combines with practical problem-solving to minimize project delays and financial losses for clients in the construction industry.
Questions
What areas of law does B P Collins specialize in?
We specialize in corporate, commercial, criminal, family, employment, property, and dispute resolution law, serving both businesses and private clients across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and London.
What makes B P Collins different from other law firms?
Our combination of 60 years' experience, multi-award-winning teams, and agile working practices delivers tailored legal solutions. We maintain a 98% client recommendation rate through our pragmatic approach and sector-specific expertise.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee arrangements where possible. Our price transparency policy ensures clear communication about costs before starting any work, with flexible options to suit different client needs.
Are your lawyers recognized in legal directories?
Yes, our teams maintain top-tier rankings in Chambers UK, The Legal 500, and The Times Best Law Firms. Many individual lawyers are recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, our responsive team prioritizes urgent matters with prompt communication. Clients consistently praise our ability to address time-sensitive legal issues efficiently and effectively.
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Reviews (2)
Luke G.
Dec 07, 2021
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My previous experiences working with bp collins have been exceptional, in terms of my property litigation issues , i was treated as a person and guided through my legal case to a sucessful result. thank you so much.
Heather Martin
Jul 15, 2021
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Avoid - their estimates cannot be trusted. My bill was 89% higher than estimated with no prior warning or discussion. When I queried it was reduced by 44% but still 44% higher than stated with no real explanation as to why I did not receive any advance notice or reasonable explanation of reasons
