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B P Collins LLP

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley

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An experienced corporate and commercial team committed to supporting businesses and helping their clients achieve their objectives. Meticulous in their approach, they combine legal knowledge, industry experience and pragmatism to ensure their clients receive an excellent service. Renowned for their flexibility and responsiveness, they provide high quality advice to mitigate risks and to help businesses along the right path.

They work with investors, owners of family businesses, serial entrepreneurs and UK or international companies with a strong growth agenda. The team works as business partners for the long term, with many clients having been with the firm for 20+ years. Providing advice which spans mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, incentives schemes such as EMI schemes, private equity transactions, business structures, lending and security and corporate transactions to deliver

The team's corporate offering received positive recognition at recent award ceremonies:

  • Winner of the Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Thames Valley at the 2023 Insider’s Dealmakers Awards.
  • Winner in two categories at Thames Valley Deals Awards 2023 – Corporate to Corporate Deal of the Year as well as Mid-Range Deal of the Year (£10m-£50m).

Clients (8)

  • Biffa Group
  • Rico Logistics
  • Summerleaze
  • Fidelis Marketing Ltd
  • The Amtico Company
  • TRUMPF Financial Services
  • 2K Polymer Systems
  • UK Parking Control Limited

Industries (11)

  • Environmental
  • Waste Management
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Automotive
  • Media
  • Recycling
  • Renewable energy
  • Technology
  • Banking
  • Retail
  • Logistics

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - Thames Valley

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

B P Collins has a strong reputation in acting for companies of all sizes on a range of domestic and international transactions. The team offers significant sector expertise in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, among others. The firm continues to act for waste management and recycling companies on a wide array of matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • B P Collins advised Airport Retail Enterprises in the purchase of the business and assets of Vagabond Wines, located at Gatwick Airport.

Strengths

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  • They take time to understand every aspect of the deal. All members of the team were very capable in their own area.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • The firm is very proactive. I've worked with many top law firms during my career and would recommend BP Collins LLP to family and friends.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • The corporate team is the strongest part of the firm, with an excellent choice of lawyers, each with their own sector-specific areas of expertise.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • It provides a very empathetic, efficient and speedy service.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Smellie
    David Smellie

    David Smellie

    David Smellie is a highly experienced transactional corporate lawyer with considerable expertise in sales and acquisitions across a range of sectors.

    • David is prepared to go the extra mile for the client and is very aware of key commercial matters. He's a sophisticated operator.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • He is very good and highly regarded in the area.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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  • Alex Zachary
    Alex Zachary

    Alex Zachary

    Alex Zachary leads the firm's corporate and commercial team. He has a broad transactional focus, with particular expertise in the waste management and recycling sector.

    • Alex Zachary is a strong performer.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • Alex is a first-class team leader and an extremely commercial lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • Alex Zachary was great to work with. He provided a full service.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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  • Simon Deans
    Simon Deans

    Simon Deans

    Simon Deans has extensive experience advising clients on corporate and commercial matters, with notable expertise in the technology sector.

    • Simon brings his expertise to clients with practical advice, having led the restructuring, evolution and growth of BPC.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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