Insights

We’re celebrating Latoyah Thompson today, 1 July, as she qualifies as a Solicitor into the firm’s Property team. Latoyah is the firm’s first Graduate Solicitor Apprentice to qualify via the SQE route, having passed SQE1 in July 2024, and subsequently sat the SQE2 in January 2025.

In this latest episode of the podcast "Higgs in conversation with, James Modley, a partner from our Dispute Resolution team, talks to Richard Cox, Managing Director, Langley Business Systems.

This rule comes into play in tragic family circumstances - domestic violence cases, mercy killings, or where mental health problems have led to unlawful killings.

At Higgs, our expert Personal Injury team, led by Partner Andy Shaw represents individuals who have sustained serious injury. At times our clients are vulnerable. However, with the support of Client Support Manager, Becky Littlechild – a registered social worker- and the wider team, they are helped through a trying, complex and emotional period of their lives, often with the additional guidance from their carer.

We’re celebrating today following our win at the annual Express and Star Business Awards, which aim to highlight the best in the business across the Black Country! Higgs was awarded the Employee Wellness Excellence Award at the ceremony which took place at the University of Wolverhampton on 5 June. The awards not only shine the spotlight on outstanding businesses across 13 categories, they also champion success stories and showcase best practice in the community.

Higgs’ award-winning Corporate team is demonstrating once again that it’s the leading team in the Midlands, following the latest M&A report from Experian. Not only is Higgs ranked across several regions, it’s also 2nd in the UK for M&A deal volume.

Award-winning, regional law firm Higgs LLP is continuing on its strong growth path by welcoming two experts from well-respected local firm, M R Timms and Company, following the completion of the acquisition of certain parts of the business and assets.

James Modley, a partner from our Dispute Resolution team, talks to Nicholas Georgevic, Chairman of Scrivens⁠. Nicholas shares insights into his role and the importance of fostering a positive company culture.

When a loved one passes away, one of the first questions that may arise is whether you have the legal right to see their will. This can be particularly important if you are a potential beneficiary or if you have concerns about the fairness of the distribution of the estate.

Higgs LLP’s award-winning Corporate team has advised prominent Black Country business Accurate Section Benders – the region’s leading jobbing bender specialist

Charlotte Measures, Legal Director at Higgs LLP commented on the news, “Any steps taken to improve consistency and responsiveness in maternity care in the NHS are not only welcome by the majority, they are urgently needed

Higgs LLP Head of Property, Jen Hicks-Jones is celebrating an award-winning 12 months of strong performance, major transactions and internal growth since taking the helm in May 2024.