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A Higgs LLP webinar exploring routes into law through apprenticeships, with practical advice from apprentices and legal professionals.

When you're going through a divorce, understanding what types of pensions exist and how they work is vital to securing a fair financial settlement. Different types of pensions work in fundamentally different ways, and this matters when dividing them.

When dealing with pensions in your divorce two of the most common approaches are pension sharing and pension offsetting. It is important to understand the difference between them.

This article explains the ten most common and most expensive mistakes people make when dealing with pensions in divorce, and more importantly, how you can avoid making them yourself.

This article explains why pensions should be at the top of your list when thinking about your divorce settlement, not an afterthought.

This article explains exactly what a Pension Sharing Order is, how it works, when it's the right choice, and what the process involves from start to finish.

If you or your spouse works in the public sector or armed forces, your divorce involves a pension that requires special attention.

This article outlines how pensions are valued in divorce, and what the different valuation methods mean. It also talks about why you shouldn't always trust the figures at face value, and when you should seek expert guidance.

The article explains the law governing financial settlements, including pensions in England and Wales, the factors that influence decisions, and the principles courts apply when dividing pensions.

This new structure is a reminder to consider fundraising governance in three ways: what happens across all activity, how the charity works with partners and third parties, and what extra controls are needed for higher‑risk methods.

Higgs LLP and the Corporate Finance team at PKF Smith Cooper acted as lead advisers to Blakley Electrics, delivering comprehensive support throughout the sale process. Lucy Group demonstrated clear strategic alignment and cultural fit.

Higgs LLP real estate expert, Maria Nicol, has advised West Midlands-based Tipton & Coseley Building Society to help them secure another branch.