Insights

Given the passage of time between the introduction of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the Electronic Communications Code, there was some disharmony in the valuation regime between the two pieces of legislation.

From 30 March 2026, the 6th edition of the TA6 Property Information Form will come into use for residential property transactions in England and Wales.

Spring 2026 is set to be a busy time for property owners as the government proposes major changes which, if they come into effect, would transform the property landscape in England and Wales.

When a relationship breaks down, you might find yourself wanting or needing to move to a new area. If you share parenting responsibilities with your former partner, moving away with your child isn't always straightforward.

The legal system now refers to "child arrangements." So, what's changed, and does it matter? This guide will explain everything you need to know in plain English.

Higgs LLP today announces that it has acquired Vialex Limited, a Scottish based legal business, together with its specialist employment law arm, Navigator Employment Law Limited. Vialex Limited is a provider of corporate and commercial legal services to high growth, mid-market and private equity backed owner-managed businesses and is known for its outsourced Legal Counsel Service and transactional expertise. 

The Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 and is now the Employment Rights Act 2025. This means all the anticipated changes discussed previously are now going to come in force at different stages over 2026 and 2027.

The growing backlog of Employment Tribunals is particularly important for employers to understand. This increases the cost, disruption and risks associated with disputes in the workplace.

The Tribunal followed this approach and found that allowing biological males to access female changing rooms amounted to unlawful harassment and indirect sex discrimination of the eight female claimants.

Higgs LLP has announced that it raised a staggering £40,000 for charity in 2025, supporting a wide range of local causes and naming The West Midlands Care Team as its charity for 2026.

Higgs LLP Real Estate lawyers Maria Nicol and Eleanor Parkin have supported Worcestershire-based M.T.C.R Marketing Limited on the purchase of unit 16a Blackpole Trading Estate for the purposes of a car show room and warehouse.

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