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The Higgs LLP Corporate team is celebrating again today after winning Regional Legal Team for the third year in a row at the West Midlands Rainmaker Awards last night.

Jen Hicks-Jones has joined the judging panel for this year's National Property Awards, helping to recognise the individuals and businesses that continue to make a positive impact across the sector in the UK.

The publication of the final report from the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, chaired by Baroness Amos, has exposed widespread, avoidable failings in maternity and neonatal care across England, including at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.

A mother has spoken about the lasting impact of maternity care failings that turned what should have been one of the happiest moments of her life, into a traumatic and life-changing experience

Higgs LLP's annual charity football tournament has raised a record-breaking £27,000 for the West Midlands CARE Team, bringing together businesses from across the region for a day of friendly competition and community spirit.

Award-winning, multi-regional law firm, Higgs LLP has announced the appointment of Alexa Holgate as Head of Residential and Will Thomas as a Senior Associate, in its Core Real Estate team, further strengthening its rapidly growing Real Estate team.

Higgs LLP’s Core Real Estate and Real Estate Development teams have delivered a strong six months, advising on over 285 matters since December 2025. These numbers are a clear reflection of sustained client demand across sales, acquisitions, development and landlord and tenant transactions.

Award-winning, full-service law firm Higgs LLP has appointed highly-respected lawyer Jonathon Forrester as its new Head of Employment.

Our Tech and High Growth team is celebrating as four standout deals in this year’s shortlist for the West Midlands Rainmakers Awards 2026 were supported by them.

Higgs LLP is very clear on its mission – as a full service law firm, it is driving towards becoming the UK’s go to legal partner for owner-managed businesses and the people and families that build and run them. Small Business Week is a nationwide celebration of the vital role small businesses play in communities and economies across the UK.

Award-winning, multi-regional law firm Higgs LLP has announced a further round of senior promotions, continuing a period of significant growth that has seen the firm complete two strategic acquisitions, celebrate its 150th anniversary and achieve Gold accreditation from Investors in People.

Higgs LLP has acquired family-owned law firm, McKenzie Law in the second step in its growth journey and which supports its mission to be the UK’s go-to legal partner for owner-managed businesses and the people and families who build and run them.