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Jul 24, 2024 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Simon Deans |Simon Carroll |Jo Davis |Tobiasz Kozlowski
Validity of the willBeing left out of a will by a loved one or a relative can be fractious for family relationships and leave legitimate feelings of hurt. Where the circumstances apply, there are well established frameworks for challenging wills to which you believe you have an entitlement. Below, B P Collins’ contentious probate team, deal with the grounds for such challenges and identify things to consider when making a claim of this kind.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Simon Deans |Gina Connell |Jo Davis |Tobiasz Kozlowski
It is estimated that 4.98 million of us live in leasehold dwellings in England; one of very few countries in the world to retain the leasehold tenure. While it has become more common for tenants to collectively own the buildings within which their flats are situated, the majority of tenants still have a landlord who owns their building. Landlords are also known as freeholders, and tenants are often referred to as leaseholders.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Gina Connell |Simon Deans |Tobiasz Kozlowski
Welcome to B P Collins’ HR Cabinet! A place for those with responsibility for HR within their organisation (be they HR Directors, HR Managers or C-suite executives with HR responsibilities) to come together to share, collaborate and learn. Access regular employment law updates, talk HR strategy and have a group of people willing to lend an ear and provide their insights on your HR challenges by registering below.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Gina Connell |Simon Carroll |Greg Clark |Tobiasz Kozlowski
Dispute resolution lawyer, Rajiv Malhotra is promoted to partner. Property lawyer, Emily Halley is promoted to senior associate. Manjot Dhillon, in the property dispute resolution practice, becomes a senior associate. Lisa McBrearty is promoted to senior associate in the private client practice. B P Collins is delighted to announce that dispute resolution lawyer, Rajiv Malhotra is promoted to partner.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Greg Clark |Simon Carroll |Tobiasz Kozlowski
Today (26.3.24), B P Collins has donated another £10,000 to causes in Buckinghamshire through its Heart of Bucks’ stewardship fund. Now in its tenth year, the firm has now donated £100,000 in total to Buckinghamshire charities to date.
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Mar 25, 2024 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Greg Clark |Simon Carroll |Tobiasz Kozlowski |Gina Connell
B P Collins are your lawyers for life, working by your side throughout your business lifecycle. From the moment you begin your new career, to the day you start a business adventure of your own. From managing your legal risks and disputes to helping your business find properties to grow and develop. From understanding your businesses impact on the environment to finding the best solutions when you may need extra support.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Simon Deans |Heather Burch |Simon Carroll |Tobiasz Kozlowski
The Building Safety Act 2022 (The Act) applies predominantly to ‘higher risk’ buildings. These are defined as buildings that are:At least 18m and 7 storeys high; andContain a minimum of 2 residential units; orAre at least 7 storeys high and are student accommodation, hospital facilities, or a care home. B P Collins’ property team advises on the impact of the Act on the commercial property sector.
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Dec 19, 2023 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Simon Carroll |Greg Clark |Margaret Keane |Tobiasz Kozlowski
As we approach the end of 2023, B P Collins’ teams are delighted to celebrate the award wins they have achieved over the past 12 months, in addition to achieving high rankings in legal directories, Chambers UK, Chambers High Net Worth Guide and The Legal 500, plus being recognised as one of The Times’ ‘Best Law Firms’ in England and Wales.
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Aug 22, 2023 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Tobiasz Kozlowski
The topic of child arrangements upon separation found its way back into the spotlight of the media this month when Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced his separation from his wife, Sophie Grégoire. Various media outlets have reported that Justin and Sophie will share the care of their children with the children remaining in Justin’s residence at Rideau Cottage, the government accommodation into which the family moved when Justin took office in 2015.
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Aug 9, 2023 | 
bpcollins.co.uk | Tobiasz Kozlowski
Thames Valley and City law firm, B P Collins LLP, has expanded its family team with the appointment of new partner, Emma Leavesley. Recognised by independent legal directory, The Legal 500, Emma joins from Penningtons Manches Cooper, where she specialised in pre- and post-nuptial agreements, complex financial remedy proceedings, private law children cases and cross border matters.
