DEPARTMENT PROFILE

B P Collins LLP

Environment

2 ranked lawyers

Band 1

Thames Valley

UK 2022 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Highly capable practice with the ability to handle contentious and non-contentious issues. Regularly advises on waste and recycling matters, with particular expertise in the transfer and disposal of waste. Also continues to advise on the environmental aspects of renewable energy transactions. Offers further experience in statutory nuisance claims.

Strengths

One client remarks: "The lawyers at B P Collins are excellent communicators and have a commercial understanding of client needs."

Work highlights

Advised Biffa Waste Management on the purchase of shares in Simply Waste Solutions for £35 million, enabling lower-carbon and more efficient waste collections.

Notable practitioners

Alex Zachary is a highly experienced commercial lawyer with great knowledge of the waste management, recycling and renewables sectors. He advises clients from these industries on a range of corporate transactions and associated compliance issues.

Craig Williams advises clients on a range of litigious environment matters, including regulatory prosecutions and contractual disputes. He also regularly assists with environmental due diligence in relation to M&A transactions.
"He has excellent client care and communication skills, and is a very technical and commercial lawyer."

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Overview

The team provides exceptional service for waste management advice to energy clients involved in a range of renewables projects, as well as having particular experience dealing with contaminated land issues and environmental issues in corporate and property transactions.

The cross practice environment team has the resources to advise on how this evolving area of law can impact on your business activities and provide guidance on risk management.