Tim is a graduate of Cambridge University, was called to the Bar in 1965 and practised at the specialist tax bar in the late 1960s. After a spell as a dairy farmer, Tim joined B P Collins in 1984, becoming a partner in 1988. He is involved in all types of corporate and commercial work for private and corporate clients, and has substantial experience of business acquisitions and disposals. Tim has a special interest in environmental law. Tim's hobbies include motor racing and rallying, golf and the theatre.

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Michael worked in central government before entering private practice in 1991. After six years with a noted City law firm where he specialised in institutional investment work and general landlord and tenant law, he joined B P Collins in 1997. Michael has since built up a broad-based commercial property practice acting for industrial and commercial investors, clients in the aggregates and waste industries, retailers and developers.

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David graduated from Cambridge University in 1982. After military service with the 9th/12th Lancers and a spell as a credit and political risks insurance broker at Lloyd's of London, he qualified in 1990 as a solicitor with Simmons & Simmons in the City. In 1995, he moved to B P Collins and now specialises in wider commercial litigation issues, acting for companies and individuals worldwide, concentrating on intellectual property, insolvency and insurance related actions. David is Chairman of the Buckinghamshire Branch of the IoD and is a non-executive director of a manufacturing company. He is also a regular Army reserve officer and has recently been mobilised as a staff officer in Iraq and Afghanistan. His extra curricular interests include farming his flock of Black Hebridean sheep.

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Alex trained at B P Collins and qualified in 1999, before becoming a partner in 2007. Aside from leading substantial M&A transactions, Alex undertakes a wide mix of most other types of corporate and commercial work, with a particular emphasis on the information technology and environmental sectors. A keen sportsman, Alex is a regular footballer, occasional golfer and a long suffering Tottenham Hotspur supporter.

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Diane Gill

Senior Associate

Diane graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2000 with an LLB (Hons), trained at B P Collins and qualified in October 2003. Diane's experience covers a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. She advises on business acquisitions and disposals, cross-border corporate re-organisations and restructuring and general commercial contracts. Diane has a special interest in and is a member of both the environment team and the charities team. Outside work, Diane rows and coxes at Staines Boat Club, enjoys travelling and skiing.

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Sue Deacon

Senior Associate

Sue graduated with an LLB (Hons), qualified in 2004 and joined B P Collins from Allen & Overy in 2006. Sue deals with commercial property matters, involving shops, factories and warehouses for a spectrum of clients, including charities, individuals and businesses. When not at work she enjoys travelling, drawing and painting, reading and going to the gym.

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