Anthony Collins
David Alcock
Partner - Anthony Collins
David joined Anthony Collins in 1998 and has led the firm’s social business team since 2015. With over 30 years’ experience supporting social purpose enterprises, he advises and acts for a variety of community-run organisations including cooperatives, mutuals, as well as charities and other enterprises run for social good.
He advises clients on legal structures, governance and wide-ranging Board-related matters, including allegations of misconduct. He specialises in helping individuals and communities to form cooperatives and supports them in preparing constitutions. He also helps commercial enterprises to transition to employee ownership and guides local authorities to remodel public services through asset transfers or supporting spin-out projects.
David is passionate about empowering clients to create positive change in their neighbourhoods, communities or business sectors. This has been a driving force throughout his career, which began in Birmingham’s voluntary sector. He applies his insight and legal expertise to transforming organisations; helping them to make changes that will make the world a better place.
Jonathan Cox
Partner - Anthony Collins
An accomplished housing specialist, Jonathan is the head of both our housing sector team and the firm’s Manchester office. His frequent appearance in Legal 500 rankings is testament to his unparalleled expertise and experience, which includes supporting the housing sector’s response to the Voluntary Right to Buy scheme.
With over 30 years of acting for housing associations under his belt, Jonathan provides top legal advice for clients in affordable housing. He leads our stock rationalisation team to support registered providers buying and selling social housing portfolios. Jonathan works closely with our charities, local government and social business teams where clients of those sectors are involved with affordable housing issues and opportunities.
An integral part of the Anthony Collins’ network since 1997, Jonathan plays a key role in growing the firm’s presence in the North West. His drive stems from a desire to improve lives and communities with his unique legal insight.