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B P Collins LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


B P Collins LLP

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Provided by B P Collins LLP

The substantial dispute resolution team at B P Collins, offer rapid, clear, cost-effective and practical legal advice. With a reputation for being friendly and accessible to clients, polite but challenging with opponents, they have a strong track record of winning cases across the range of courts, representing private individuals and corporate clients.

Whether handling complex High Court litigation or negotiating a settlement, the team has a wealth of experience working alongside clients to resolve disputes and achieve the right results. They have additional specialisms within the team in construction disputes, property disputes, contentious probate and criminal law.

Clients (11)

  • P B Donoghue
  • National House Building Council (NHBC)
  • 2K Polymer Systems
  • The Amtico Company
  • MBS Lighting UK
  • Summerleaze
  • UK Parking Control
  • Biffa Waste Services
  • Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers
  • Kawasaki Motors UK
  • Clinimed

Industries (14)

  • Retail
  • Leisure
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Creative
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Insurance
  • Agriculture
  • Food and beverage
  • Advertising
  • Property litigation
  • Criminal law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Litigation - Thames Valley

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
B P Collins is a solid regional firm that continues to impress with broad litigation and mediation capabilities, regularly handling high-value contract disputes and corporate litigation. Its areas of experience include directors' and shareholders' disputes, as well as debt recovery actions. The firm acts for international and regional companies as well as private individuals.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The people I have worked with at B P Collins have been intelligent, professional and personable.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • The lawyers at BP Collins are extremely high-calibre. I can always trust them to do their part of our work as a team to a very high standard, however complex the case.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • They provide strategic advice and analysis from the outset so that clients know what to expect and can be assured that their lawyers are fully up to speed with their case and have a clear plan.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Craig Williams
    Band 1Craig Williams

    Craig Williams

    Craig Williams is a market-leading litigator who advises on a wide range of matters including shareholder and director disputes, defamation and breach of contract claims.

    • A very experienced litigator who has seen it all and brings a wealth of experience and energy to all his matters.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Craig is commercially focused and strategic; an excellent choice for any client.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Craig is an outstanding lawyer and partner.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • He is real quality; clients love him, and the results he achieves are often spectacular.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Craig is very switched on and business savvy in the way he conducts himself. He builds strong rapport with clients.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 2Matthew Brandis
    Band 2Matthew Brandis

    Matthew Brandis

    Matthew Brandis is active in contract disputes and debt recovery, and has extensive experience working with advertising and technology companies, among others.

    • Not only does Matthew do an excellent job of representing his clients, he also makes them feel as if they are the priority, and he is totally focused on achieving the best outcome for them.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • He provides a highly polished service, and he really cares about his clients.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 3Simon Carroll
    Band 3Simon Carroll

    Simon Carroll

    Simon Carroll has considerable experience in business litigation, particularly cases where fraud and misconduct are alleged. He is also adept at handling cross-border matters.

    • Simon is a highly skilled litigator.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 3Steven Smith
    Band 3Steven Smith

    Steven Smith

    Steven Smith is an experienced litigator who is particularly adept at handling contractual and construction-related disputes.

    • He is very bright and a fabulous lawyer.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Steven is a fantastic lawyer.

      Litigation respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at B P Collins LLP (4)

Thames Valley

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