Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Senior partner: Matthew Wort

Number of partners: 44

Fee Earners Qualified: 122

Fee Earners (non-qualified): 53

Anthony Collins – Powered by purpose

Anthony Collins (AC) is a national sector-specialist law firm with a clear purpose: to improve lives, communities, and society. With over 300 staff and 44 partners, AC is a leading advisor to the social housing, local government, health and social care, charities, and social business sectors, as well as supporting individuals in a personal capacity.

AC works alongside chief executives, membership bodies, policy advisors, and government organisations to challenge injustice, shape social policy, and make the law more accessible, empowering clients and supporting the vulnerable to build a better society.

As the first Midlands law firm to achieve B Corp accreditation, AC uses the B Corp framework to drive continuous improvement across sustainability, equity, and accountability. The firm has committed to becoming net carbon zero by 2030, and its Birmingham office has already transformed its energy rating from EPC class E to A. AC’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) is central to its culture.

In 2024/25, 92% of AC’s work directly contributed to improving lives, communities, and society. The firm’s latest Social Impact Report showcases a range of achievements.

Types of work undertaken

Social Housing

The nationally leading social housing team advises registered providers across the UK. Their expertise spans major projects such as stock transfers, innovative structures, and joint ventures, as well as the day-to-day operational aspects of housing delivery and supporting clients to navigate complex legislative changes such as Awaab’s Law. The team includes specialists in housing litigation, housing management, employment law, corporate services, and property. In the financial year 2024/25, the funding team secured over £900m in new funding for clients, enabling the development of 3,300 affordable homes.

Local Government

Supporting councils in delivering maximum value to their communities, the team provides comprehensive legal services across contracts, procurement, reorganisation, and redevelopment. The team are currently working alongside local authorities, helping them navigate potential changes associated with Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). With a deep understanding of local government law and the operational landscape, the firm maintains relationships with approximately 50% of councils in England and Wales.

Health and Social Care

A trusted advisor to a wide range of social care providers, the team supports both private and third-sector providers, including five of the top 20 long-term care providers and five of the top ten third-sector providers. Their work informs national social policy through collaboration with key industry bodies such as Care England, the Home Care Association, and the National Care Forum (NCF).

Social Business

The firm supports values-driven businesses in achieving financial success while staying true to their mission. Clients include community organisations, social enterprises, cooperatives, and mutuals. Services cover all aspects of business operations, including funding, succession planning, and employee ownership.

Private Client

Offering a full-service legal solution for individuals, the team advises on wills, trusts, personal planning, and critical life events such as personal injury and clinical negligence. As one of the few top 200 law firms providing publicly funded legal aid services, the firm is also the sole provider of forced marriage legal services in certain local authorities. It is the leading Midlands firm for childcare and family law and has recently opened its Wolverhampton childcare hub to broaden access to services.

Charities

Ranked among the top five charity advisors in the UK, the team provides wide-ranging legal support from charity formation to governance and fundraising. Clients include national high-street charities, faith organisations, and local charities. The firm is regularly appointed by the Charity Commission as interim manager, demonstrating its deep understanding of charity regulation. It is also in the top three law firms nationally in Diocesan Registrar work