Our top-tiered family practice is experienced in acting in high-profile, high value and highly complex matters. Practice group leader, Laura Mortimer, has a strong reputation within family law.
Accreditation
- The family team ranked Band 2 in Thames Valley
- Laura Mortimer Band 4 in Family/Matrimonial in Thames Valley
- Team ranked tier 2 for family in Beds, Bucks, Herts and Middx
- Laura Mortimer is ranked as Practice Head
- Emma Leavesley is ranked as an Other Key Lawyer
- James Carter is ranked as an Other Key Lawyer
The firm has been ranked in The Times Best Law Firms from 2022-2024.
Other firm accreditations
- Winner of the Federation of Small Business, Service Excellence Award 2024
- 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
Team Testimonials
“BP Collins is the leading firm in the area for family law. Clients flock there for the combination of top level expertise combined with a realistic approach. The firm regularly competes with central London firms in cases.” – Legal 500 UK, 2025
“Emma Leavesley and Laura Mortimer are doing an excellent job of leading the firm and represent the future of family law in this area. They are highly regarded by clients and opponents alike.” – Legal 500 UK, 2025
“Laura Mortimer’s role as practice group leader at B P Collins adds significant value to their family law team, especially in handling high-net-worth financial disputes, as well as complex children’s disputes. Their approach to these sensitive matters, combined with their strong experience sets the team apart from their local competitors. They are experienced litigators, who are prepared to take a hard line when necessary, but where possible strive to achieve a consensual outcome in an efficient way.” – Legal 500 UK, 2025
“James Carter is a dedicated solicitor, who is very good with clients and provides and excellent all round service.” – Legal 500 UK, 2025
