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B P Collins LLP

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Thames Valley


B P Collins LLP

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About

Provided by B P Collins LLP

B P Collins has a substantial and highly regarded private wealth law team that covers Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and London.

The team provides bespoke strategic advice to high, or ultra high, net worth individuals and families related to estate planning, validity/interpretation of testamentary documents, contentious probate and trusts. The team has specialist expertise managing large and often complex cross-border estates and capital tax planning often focussed on trusts, both inter-vivos and in complex wills. The practice enhances its commitment to clients with a trust administration service and advice on issues affecting the elderly.

They successfully achieved settlement on various court actions including substantial High Court litigation regarding the validity of wills, claims under the Inheritance Act and applications to remove personal representatives from their roles as executors and administrators. The team are tenacious and thorough.

Clients (1)

  • Jobyna Watts

Industries (6)

  • Contested probate
  • Contentious wills, trust and probate
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Inheritance tax and planning
  • Powers of Attorney

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Disputes - Thames Valley

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The team at B P Collins advises on a range of private client matters including wills, estate administration and trusts. The team is also extremely well regarded for its expertise in contentious probate matters.

Strengths

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  • B P Collins is an excellent firm with strengths in knowledge, service and execution. It puts clients first and is used to dealing with both straightforward and more complex areas.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Their depth of specialist knowledge in the contentious field means they have experience in all the situations in which disputes arise.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • B P Collins has extremely able lawyers, with the added benefit of excellent client care skills. They are not at all fazed by complex and sophisticated matters.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The B P Collins team is friendly, approachable, responsive and knowledgeable. It is also commercially sensible.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • As well as being excellent lawyers, the B P Collins team is incredibly personable. Rarely have I seen solicitors have such a good relationship with their clients.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Craig Williams
    Band 1Craig Williams

    Craig Williams

    Craig Williams represents clients in complex, high-value contentious trust and estate matters.
    • Craig Williams is very switched on and business-savvy in the way he conducts himself. He also builds a strong rapport with clients, which is a fantastic trait.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Craig Williams is an all-round excellent lawyer. His attention to detail to second to none and he really cares about his clients.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Craig provided knowledge, expertise, insight, friendliness, respect, care and understanding from the very start and at all times.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Craig is a brilliant litigator and a great negotiator. He is empathetic in his advice and he has an admirable blend of pragmatism and robustness.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Dominic Ibbs
    Band 2Dominic Ibbs

    Dominic Ibbs

    Dominic Ibbs is a principal lawyer at the firm and advises on trusts and estate administration.
    • Dominic gives prompt responses to queries and he is knowledgeable.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Dominic Ibbs is incredibly calm, patient and personable.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Dominic Ibbs is always exceptionally client-focused while always striving for the best outcome for clients.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Matthew Brandis
    Band 2Matthew Brandis

    Matthew Brandis

    Matthew Brandis advises private clients on contentious trusts and estates.
    • Matthew is a strategic litigator. He delivers excellent results for his clients.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matthew is extremely calm and approachable, and he is excellent with clients. He is very in control of his cases. There is nothing he cannot help on.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matthew Brandis' client care is second to none. Not only does he do an excellent job of representing clients, he also makes each one feel as if they are his only client.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Sharon Heselton
    Band 3Sharon Heselton

    Sharon Heselton

    Sharon Heselton is a specialist in trusts and estate administration matters and complex probate. Her work include cross-border estates matters.

    • Sharon is exceptionally strong in complex estates. She is always determined to get clients the best possible outcomes. In complex areas, she takes the time to find the right course.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sharon Heselton is a safe pair of hands for all probate, will and trust matters.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sharon Heselton is a good lawyer with good commercial awareness and technical ability.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchImogen Pike
    Associates to watchImogen Pike

    Imogen Pike

    Imogen Pike is experienced in advising on disputes related to will validity and the administration of trusts and estates.

    • Imogen is trusted to run the complex and high-value matters. She is very switched on.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Imogen Pike is always across everything.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchNaadim Shamji
    Associates to watchNaadim Shamji

    Naadim Shamji

    Naadim Shamju is a senior associate who advises clients across the spectrum of private client issues.

    • Naadim is a rising star of the firm. He has a keen eye on detail and the wider legal planning.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Naadim is very technically aware. He combines this with a focus on getting the best outcomes and giving the best service to his clients.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Naadim Shamji provides excellent client service.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at B P Collins LLP (6)

Thames Valley

Watford, Uxbridge and surrounds

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