Multi-Regional law firm, Higgs LLP today welcomes real estate development expert, Chris Oakley to the firm as a Partner, further strengthening the firm's continued growth.
Chris joins following over 20 years working at a tier 1 Real Estate team in London, with extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on a broad range of real estate development matters, including regeneration projects, investment acquisitions and disposals, and occupational work.
His transactional experience spans the office, retail and industrial sectors, having acted on a number of high-profile and strategically significant schemes across the UK.
Chris' appointment will provide the firm’s Real Estate clients with additional, specialist expertise which spans the full lifecycle of commercial property projects, from site acquisition and development through to investment and asset management.
I'm delighted to be joining Higgs at such an exciting time in the firm's journey. The Real Estate team has an excellent reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercial advice and building long-term relationships with clients. I'm very much looking forward to complementing the team and helping the firm’s clients achieve their ambitions.
Chris Oakley
Head of Development
We're delighted to welcome Chris to the team. His experience of advising on nationally significant development and regeneration projects, alongside his strong commercial approach, will be a tremendous asset to both our clients and the wider firm. His appointment reflects our continued investment in growing our Real Estate practice and ensuring we have the expertise to support clients on increasingly complex and ambitious projects.
Jen Hicks-Jones
Head of Real Estate
Chris' arrival is the latest investment in Higgs' Real Estate team having welcomed Will Thomas in June. Most recently the team has been shortlisted as a finalist for Property Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 National Property Awards.
