Chambers UK, one of the UK’s leading legal directories, has announced its results for 2027 with B P Collins LLP retaining strong rankings for its practices and lawyers. For the first time, the Real Estate practice achieves a ‘Band 1’ ranking, while Craig Williams, a dispute resolution partner, is also awarded the directory’s highest ranking for his expertise in the construction sector.
Real Estate team’s ‘Band 1’ ranking
B P Collins is delighted to learn its Real Estate team receives a ‘Band 1’ ranking, with one client explaining that, “B P Collins has both depth and quality across its commercial property divisions…The depth of resources within the department translates into high-quality advice and many decades of combined experience. We live in a world now where clients expect excellent service but also increasingly quick turnaround times and B P Collins delivers both.”
Another adds, “B P Collins are open to exploring ideas and creative ways to overcome complexities. As a client, I feel that there is always a solution to a legal challenge we face.”
The team has also won Thames Valley Property Award’s ‘Property Legal Team of the Year’ twice in the past three years reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for those shaping the region’s future through property investment, development and construction.
Top rankings for several practices
B P Collins’ construction, crime and environment teams all receive ‘Band 1’ rankings again, while corporate, litigation, family, employment and real estate litigation practices retain their high rankings.
Individual ‘Band 1’ rankings
David Smellie, corporate and commercial partner; Alex Zachary, environment partner; Jo Davis, employment partner; Craig Williams, dispute resolution partner and Rajiv Malhotra, construction dispute resolution partner, all maintain ‘Band 1’ rankings.
New individuals ranked
Construction
Craig Williams, a dispute resolution partner who was recognised by The Lawyer as one of the top 100 lawyers in the country, is awarded a ‘Band 1’ ranking for the first time for his work in the construction sector, reporting that he,”…is an excellent litigator, great communicator, fun to work with, gets great results for the client, with an ability to get to the heart of the matter.”
Steven Smith, a dispute resolution partner who also advises clients in the construction industry, increases his ranking, and is described as, “… the kind of lawyer clients want to work with – intelligent, personable and with a strong commercial view as to how a case ought to be conducted.”
Simon Carroll, another dispute resolution partner in the construction practice, is ranked for the first time. One client notes that his, “…intelligence shines through in the handling of his cases and the direction that he steers them.”
Real estate
Real estate partner, Maria Mowberry moves up the rankings highlighting her established reputation with one client saying, “ (she) is a very experienced commercial solicitor, and I’ve worked with her on some significant projects over the years. She has always delivered.”
Nisha Shukla, real estate partner, is ranked for the first time, with clients praising her approach and expertise, noting that, “…she is an excellent person to do business with and clearly an expert in her field.”
Described as, “a pleasure to work with,” Simone Ganley, real estate principal lawyer, is regarded as an ‘Associate to Watch’ with one client stating, “…she is pragmatic, which seems increasingly rare in the legal industry, and this allows deals to get done quickly. She is on top of her game.”
Environment
Elliott Brookes, real estate litigation partner and practice head who has expertise in the environment sector, moves up the rankings with many clients rating his commitment to their matters. One said that he “…has a real eye for detail and is extremely knowledgeable. He is a strategic thinker and looks well ahead to understand how best to achieve clients’ objectives.”
Real estate litigation
Senior associate, Manjot Dhillon, also in the real estate litigation team, is ranked as a ‘Star Associate’ for the first time. One client firmly believes that she, “…has a thorough knowledge and understanding of property litigation matters and I have found her to be approachable and easy to work with.”
Employment
Greg Clark, employment senior associate who specialises in disability discrimination and dealing with AI drafted workplace claims, is ranked as a ‘Star Associate’, with Chambers UK reporting that he, “…provides outstanding guidance. He is unfailingly helpful and pragmatic and always finds a solution to a problem.”
Family
Family partner, Emma Leavesley, who has expertise in high conflict divorce, is ranked for the first time, with one client reporting, that she, “…goes above and beyond, and leaves no stone left unturned.” Meanwhile, family partner Javita Malhotra is regarded as ‘Up and Coming’ by the directory after being recognised for her ability to, “…blend understanding and compassion with pragmatic, directly delivered tactical and strategic legal advice.”
Other individual rankings
Other lawyers who continue to maintain their high rankings are Matthew Brandis, Simon Carroll and Steven Smith, dispute resolution partners; Alex Zachary and Simon Deans, corporate and commercial partners; Kathryn Fielder, employment partner; Alison Taylor; commercial property and environment partner; Laura Mortimer, family partner; Elliott Brookes, real estate litigation partner; Olivia Duncan, associate and Rubin Italia, senior associate in the criminal law team; Craig Williams, dispute resolution partner and Jonothan Moss, principal lawyer, who are both recognised for their work in the environment sector.
Simon Deans, senior partner, explains what the rankings mean for the firm and clients:
Our recognition in Chambers UK is a testament to the trust our clients place in us. It also reflects our commitment to giving clear, skilled advice and achieving results that matter to the people and businesses we support
B P Collins’ rankings and client feedback are available to view on the Chambers UK website.
For more information on B P Collins, visit www.bpcollins.co.uk or email enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk.
