Christina Miller

Principal Associate - Commercial

Edinburgh
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"I am a commercial lawyer with an in-house background, having previously worked in the oil and gas sector with a particular interest in the subsea industry.”

I joined Higgs LLP in 2026 as part of the acquisition of Vialex, which I joined in 2016. I am a member of the legal counsel service team and handle all types of commercial contracts, from general terms and conditions to more complex manufacturing and design agreements. 

Prior to this, I worked in-house in the oil and gas sector for an integrated industrial and asset-integrity service provider in a frontline role embedded within its operational business streams. This led me to understand the frontline, day-to-day issues that arise as a service provider (in both complex and high-value supplier and customer relationships). 

As a member of the legal counsel service team, I advise on a wide range of commercial matters, as an in-house adviser would, but in a private practice setting. I enjoy learning about our clients' businesses, which allows me to provide advice tailored to their business and risk appetite.   

Outside my Legal qualifications, I have gained APM-accredited project management qualifications at Levels D and E and a BIMCO Diploma for Time Charters. 

  • Drafted and negotiated vessel charters on behalf of clients in the oil and gas, renewables and other sectors
  • Acted for a large Scottish commercial property consultancy on a variety of matters for over 9 years
  • Acted for a major family-owned engineering group on a range of matters, including intellectual property advice
  • Assisted with a large project involving concession agreements for a large UK airport
  • Assisted a national animal charity with a key commercial collaboration agreement
  • Adviser to a world-leading hybrid, artificial and natural sports surface provider for high-profile events and sporting clubs

More about me

Interests

Travelling, running, football and country music

Interesting fact about you

I have been shark diving in the Pacific Ocean

Favourite Place

Oʻahu, Hawaii

year joined higgs llp

2026

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