13 reviews (4/5) and information for B P Collins LLP, Gerrards Cross

08/07/21 - Reviewed by HeatherM

BP Collins are considered a local and professional Solicitors and certainly their prices reflect their location.

Admittedly my case was long and complex, and I even followed my Solicitor to this practice when she left another nearby. I hoped this would keep costs and delays to a minimum. I was wrong and was even charged for the transfer of her old files by her previous employer and then charged again by my Solicitor to check and read her own files at her new employers! This was not communicated to me in advance.

However, that is not my main concern - the sums involved were much more significant. I was sent an email estimate of £2500.00 to get my case "prepared and up to and including FDR" However I was actually invoiced a figure 87% higher, without any prior communication, for warning or discussion.

Furthermore, when i did try to query this figure with my Solicitor is was met with complete intransigence forcing me to escalate the matter. It was finally investigated and an ex-gratia reduction of 44% was offered. However, because of the huge disparity and lack of communication or advance warning I tried to negotiate and offer an amount which i felt was more realistic and closer to the figure originally estimated. This again, was met with complete intransigence and a "veiled" threat to remove the ex-gratia deduction. I have therefore reluctantly paid this, and vowed to ensure that no one else gets caught out the way i did.

I am too scared to calculate just how much i have spent on my divorce but reckon it is circa £35k split across two Solicitor Practices and honestly feel that the whole process could have been managed much better, with clearer and more open, honest and accurate communication

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14/01/18 - Reviewed by Jonathan

A firm with, in my opinion, only one strategy on Family Law from my own personal experience - to continually ignore desperate and genuine pleas to negotiate - all seemingly aimed at driving up fees. All of which resulted in untold pain for our children and everyone involved. I strongly advise any potential clients to avoid them if your objective is in any way to maintain any sort of positive relationship with your ex partner, for the best interests of your children.

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21/12/17 - Reviewed by Paola

I engaged the services of BP Collins in the most stressful of circumstances. From the outset, they have been outstanding. Our solicitor, Scott Goldstein has been both professional and supportive offering the best advice at all times. Contrary to the negative reviews on this page, we have found BP Collins extremely open, informative and mindful regarding the costs of their services, offering accurate advice throughout. As someone who has engaged with solicitors regularly on a professional basis over many years, I can honestly say that the combination of professional conduct, care and empathy has been outstanding and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal advice or guidance. Bear in mind that you are paying for an expert who has spent years qualifying, regarding comments on here that refer to charges for "just a phone call" believe me, there is a lot more to it.

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08/07/17 - Reviewed by Anonymous

Avoid at all cost. Prolonged the process in order to present inflated bill, which was more than DOUBLE that estimated. These people are immoral thieves with no conscience.

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21/04/17 - Reviewed by Laura Moody, MD, Blondefish

A massive thanks to Matthew Brandis and team. We were faced with a tricky issue that needed creative thinking. Supported by some good preparation by Mike Elliott, Matthew's approach helped achieve a successful outcome quickly. I would thoroughly recommend the BP Collins team to anyone!

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