Awarded The Legal 500’s highest ranking, our dispute resolution practice is renowned for its experience in the environmental energy, waste management, technology, sports and pharmaceutical sectors. Its broad client base extends to both national and international businesses, many of which have been advised by the team for over 25 years.
Leading the team is Matt Brandis, recognised as one of the most influential litigators in the Thames Valley, according to The Lawyer’s Hot 100; and solicitor-advocates, who are regarded as being at the top of their game by the Berks, Bucks & Oxfordshire Law Society.
The practice also created new law recently when defending its client in a high-profile case whereby the final judgment on the main claim was given in its client’s favour.
Accreditation and awards
 
 
- Litigation team ranked in Band 2 within Thames Valley
- Construction team ranked in Band 1 within Thames Valley
- Matthew Brandis Band 2 in Thames Valley for Litigation
- Craig Williams Band 1 in Thames Valley for Litigation and Environment
- Simon Carroll Band 3 in Thames Valley for Litigation
- Steven Smith Band 3 in Thames Valley for Litigation
- Rajiv Malhotra ranked Up and Coming in Construction
- Private wealth disputes ranked Band 1 in Thames Valley
- Matthew Brandis Band 2 for Private wealth disputes in Thames Valley
- Craig Williams Band 1 for Private wealth disputes in Thames Valley
- Team ranked in tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
- Team ranked in tier 2 for Contentious Trusts and Probate
- Team ranked in tier 3 for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
- Team ranked in tier 4 for Property Litigation
- Craig Williams ranked as Leading Partner for Commercial Litigation and for contentious trusts and probate and as an Other Key Lawyer for Environment and Planning and Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
- Simon Carroll ranked as Next Generation Partner for Commercial Litigation and Practice Head for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
- Rajiv Malhotra ranked as Leading Associate for Commercial Litigation
- Matthew Brandis ranked as Other Key Lawyer for Contentious Trusts and Probate
- Elliott Brookes and Manjot Dhillon as Other Key Lawyer for Property Litigation
- Imogen Pike as Leading Associate for Commercial Litigation
The firm has been ranked in The Times Best Law Firms for commercial dispute resolution from 2022-2024.
Other firm accreditations
- Matt Brandis was a finalist Lawyer of the Year 2023 by Berks, Bucks & Oxfordshire (BB&O) Law Society.
- Winner of the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, Excellence in Customer Service Award 2023.
- Gold Winner for the Service Excellence Award 2023 for SME MK Buckinghamshire Business Awards.
Key clients
Many of our clients prefer to stay anonymous but here are a few that have allowed us to share their names:
- Summerleaze Group
- BIC UK Limited
- Biffa Waste Services Limited
- P B Donoghue Group
- National House Building Council (NHBC)
- Toshiba Medical Systems Limited
- UK Parking Control Limited
- Grove Court Properties
- Kawasaki Motors UK
- The Amtico Company Limited
- Continental Tyres
Team Testimonials
“Clients who instruct the Dispute Resolution Team can rely on the solicitors they instruct and as a barrister it is always a joy to receive instructions from B P Collins because you know the case will be well prepared and the clients will have received commercial, practical and realistic advice.” – Chambers UK, 2024
“An organically grown team that has gone from strength to strength, bolting on new offerings and establishing itself as a serious player in the area, often rivalling (and up against) large London firms. The team is overseen by Matthew Brandis, who is an exceptional leader and fantastic lawyer.” – Legal 500, 2025
“It has an impregnable reputation for fine quality commercial work in its region. Staggeringly good local market knowledge. Long-standing team.” – Legal 500 UK, 20245
“They are so knowledgeable and are leaders in their field. Particular mention should go to Craig Williams, Matthew Brandis, Simon Carroll and Rajiv Malhotra whose expertise is invaluable.“– Legal 500 UK, 2025
