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Higgs LLP has retained six newly qualified solicitors across its Brierley Hill and Edinburgh offices, taking the number of trainees who have qualified and continued their careers with the firm this year to 10

The term 'next of kin' is typically used when the details of someone who can be contacted in an emergency are needed. For example, in a medical setting, someone may be asked to name a next of kin.

The investment will provide Forge Care with additional capital to support its next phase of growth, including the roll out and development of further homes.

Law firm flags legal fallout facing property owners after Stourbridge fires and record 2026 wildfire season.

The law has moved quickly in the EU. Since 2 August 2026, certain AI systems must be designed so that people can understand when they are interacting with AI or viewing AI-generated content.

Plants and trees can sometimes cause problems between neighbours when they spread beyond the boundary of the property where they are growing and begin to affect neighbouring land.

The law recognises that disputes about high hedges can be difficult for neighbours to resolve, and there is a formal complaints procedure available in certain circumstances.

There are various legal issues that can arise from trees and plants crossing a boundary, and homeowners should be aware of what they can and cannot do if this happens.

There are various legal issues that can arise from a garden or piece of land that is not looked after which homeowners and neighbours should be aware of. We look at some of the issues in this article.

Higgs LLP has been shortlisted across six categories at this year’s Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards, recognising the firm’s growing reputation for advising businesses and shareholders on complex transactions across the UK and internationally. The firm has received nine shortlistings in total.

The UK's proposed Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill signals where customer expectations, procurement standards and where cyber assurance is heading. 

Multi-Regional law firm, Higgs LLP today welcomes real estate development expert, Chris Oakley to the firm as a Partner, further strengthening supporting the firm's continued growth.