Department profile
B P Collins LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Watford, Uxbridge and surrounds


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 Law - Watford, Uxbridge and surrounds

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 a diverse team who work closely with other departments to provide clients with a holistic approach. The firm has a genuine interest in its clients' wellbeing and it ensures the best outcomes for clients.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • B P Collins has exceptional expertise in this area of law. Due to its strength and depth in each department, it is able to put an excellent team together for more complex matters.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • B P Collins demonstrated remarkable coordination. The successful outcome is testament to the persistence and strategic approach of the entire team.

    Private Wealth Law 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's knowledge is second to none and he's always a pleasure to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Craig Williams is a standout solicitor. He thinks in a way that is always one step ahead of the opposition. Craig is very tactically astute and invariably thorough, and goes to the end for his clients. His legal analysis is flawless.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Craig Williams is an excellent lawyer. He is a very good litigator and is pragmatic, sensible and on top of his subject area.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Craig Williams has provided an excellent service and explained each process with patience and understanding.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Craig is knowledgeable and excellent with clients. You want him in your corner.

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

    Dominic Ibbs

    Dominic Ibbs is a principal lawyer at the firm and advises on trust and estate administration.

    • Dominic is an excellent lawyer with very high technical ability and attention to detail.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Dominic has an easy-going manner, he is able to think on his feet and he proposed solutions that were both tax-efficient and in accordance with client wishes.

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

    Matthew Brandis

    Matthew Brandis advises private clients on contentious trusts and estates.
    • Matthew Brandis is extremely approachable and very good with clients. He has a very calm manner, is unflappable, and no problem is too big.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matthew is superb. He is a very good litigator as he is very sensible, pragmatic and calm. His attributes complement each other.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matthew is a very personable lawyer who is always 'on it'.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Emma Hurrell
    Band 3Emma Hurrell

    Emma Hurrell

    Emma Hurrell routinely advises high net worth individuals and families on trust and estate planning matters, which often have complex assets and cross-border considerations.

    • Emma is efficient, understanding and thoroughly professional.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Emma has excellent client-handling skills. She is well informed and manages the intricacies of extended family inheritance with great sensitivity.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Emma is thoroughly professional, understanding, kind and efficient.

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

    Sharon Heselton

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

    • Sharon has always been extremely good at collaborating with other professionals in order to achieve the best possible overall solution for her clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sharon has an outstanding legal brain. She has the utmost expertise from years of experience and terrific empathy with our circumstances. She very quickly earned our complete trust.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sharon Heselton is incredibly efficient and delivers on time. Where delays are likely, she is good at keeping clients updated and highlights potential issues in advance.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Star AssociatesImogen Pike
    Star AssociatesImogen Pike

    Imogen Pike

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

    • Imogen Pike is very enjoyable to work with, very responsive and technically proficient.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Imogen is excellent and always provides clear, concise instructions.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Imogen Pike is a complete rising star who will go all the way! Imogen is incredibly personable, dependable, and genuinely cares about her work and getting the best result for her clients.

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

    Naadim Shamji

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

    • Naadim has always been first-class in dealing with any of our clients or prospective clients, and has always been trying to think of how he can add value to any given situation.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Naadim is perceptive, pragmatic and quick to grasp the wider context of a matter, ensuring his guidance is both commercially sound and strategically aligned with what we and our clients actually need.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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