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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Birmingham
Anthony Collins Solicitors is a social purpose law firm dedicated to improving lives, communities, and society through legal expertise. Established in 1973, we specialise in serving charities, education providers, housing associations, local government, and social enterprises. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with a commitment to ethical practice, offering tailored legal solutions that address complex challenges. We are proud to be a certified B Corp, reflecting our dedication to social and environmental responsibility. With decades of experience, we provide strategic advice on governance, employment, property, and regulatory matters, ensuring our clients achieve their missions. Our client-centric approach prioritises transparency, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.Recognised in leading legal directories, including Chambers UK and The Legal 500, we deliver high-quality services with a focus on social impact. Our multidisciplinary teams work across sectors to support organisations in navigating legal frameworks while advancing their goals. From academy conversions to housing law, we combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of our clients' values. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures we represent the communities we serve. As a values-driven firm, we measure success not by profit alone but by the positive change we enable for society.
Services
Charities Law
Education Law
Housing Solicitors
Local Government Law
Social Enterprise Advice
Employment Law
Property and Construction
Governance Services
Pension Advice
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in social purpose legal services.
- Our team includes specialists ranked in Chambers UK and The Legal 500.
- We operate as a certified B Corp with a commitment to sustainability.
- Our sector-focused approach delivers tailored solutions for charities and education providers.
- We combine legal excellence with a deep understanding of public sector challenges.
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
What people say
Expert sector knowledge
Responsive service
Strategic guidance
Sector-specific expertise
Trustworthy advisors
Services
Charities Law
We provide comprehensive legal advice to charities, including governance, compliance, and strategic planning. Our expertise covers constitutional matters, mergers, and funding agreements. We help charities navigate regulatory requirements while maintaining their social mission. With decades of experience, we support organisations to achieve long-term sustainability and impact.
Education Law
Our education law team advises schools, academies, and trusts on governance, employment, and regulatory issues. We specialise in academy conversions, safeguarding, and compliance with Ofsted requirements. Our fixed-fee packages ensure cost-effective support for multi-academy trusts and diocesan boards, combining sector knowledge with practical solutions.
Housing Solicitors
We support housing providers with property transactions, regulatory compliance, and development projects. Our services include leasehold enfranchisement advice and asset management strategies. We help clients balance financial sustainability with tenant welfare, ensuring adherence to evolving housing legislation and standards.
Local Government Law
Our local government team advises councils on governance, procurement, and pension scheme management. We handle judicial reviews, regulatory compliance, and service delivery challenges. Our expertise ensures authorities meet legal obligations while maintaining public service effectiveness and accountability.
Employment Law
We offer specialist employment law services to public and third-sector organisations. Our support includes tribunal defence, contract drafting, and HR policy development. We help clients manage workplace disputes and compliance with employment legislation, minimising risks and ensuring fair practices.
People
Dominic Curran
Partner in the charities team
Dominic Curran is a charity law expert with extensive experience advising faith-based organisations and national charities. He specialises in governance, mergers, and regulatory compliance, ensuring clients align legal strategies with their social missions.
Esther Campsall
Senior associate in governance, funding and corporate team
Esther Campsall provides strategic legal advice on academy conversions, school collaborations, and funding agreements. Her expertise supports educational institutions in navigating complex regulatory frameworks while maintaining educational excellence.
Ramjeet Kandola
Partner in commercial litigation and regulatory team
Ramjeet Kandola leads judicial review cases and regulatory disputes for local authorities. With a focus on public law, she helps councils defend decisions and challenge unlawful actions, combining legal acumen with sector-specific knowledge.
Questions
What sectors does Anthony Collins Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in charities, education, housing, local government, and social enterprise sectors, providing tailored legal solutions aligned with each sector's unique challenges.
Are you a certified B Corp?
Yes, we are a certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to high social and environmental standards across our operations and client services.
How do you support academy trusts?
We offer fixed-fee academy conversion services, governance advice, and compliance support for multi-academy trusts, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational effectiveness.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are certified as a B Corp and consistently ranked in leading legal directories including Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for our specialist practice areas.
Can you assist with housing law matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive housing law services including property transactions, regulatory compliance, and asset management strategies for social housing providers.
Do you offer employment law support?
We provide specialist employment law services to public and third-sector clients, including tribunal defence, HR policy development, and compliance with employment legislation.
Reviews (4)
Ruth Williams
Jan 07, 2022
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Absolutely diabolical solicitor firm that the local housing association has chosen to use. We paid the local housing association legal fees in April 2021 and our case has been passed from pillar to post since this time. The work is very simple and our solicitor advised it should take 2 weeks. Well here we are in January 2022 and still no progress. They don't return calls or emails to our solicitor and clearly do not care about the smaller cases. Do not use unless you have all the time in the world to wait.
Adam James
Dec 18, 2021
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Unprofessional and uneducated solicitors, within two days of communication they contravened the data protection act, companies act 2006 and the fraud act 2006, this is a criminal organisation that needs shutting down and the CEO putting in jail. If you don't mind Being associated with criminals this is the company for you
Luci Claire Evans
Oct 07, 2021
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They came Highly Recommend. But Called Twice for some Legal Advice regarding a family matter. Didn't hear a response from not 1 specialist Solicior. Very disappointed
Angeleon
Jul 07, 2021
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Really helpful and knew child law which is great when dealing with childrens services. Would highly recommend.
