Fiona Richards
Legal Assistant - Court of Protection
"I am a Legal Assistant in the Court of Protection team, assisting with the ongoing management of the property and financial affairs of clients.”
I am a legal assistant in the Court of Protection team, having joined Higgs in March 2026. I support a wide range of property and financial affairs for clients, as well as supporting the team in a range of other aspects.
Prior to joining Higgs, I studied Law at an undergraduate level at Wolverhampton University while working alongside at a residential home for young people with complex SEN needs.
More about me
interests
I enjoy running, I have completed two half marathons to date, hoping one day to run a Marathon.
Favourite film
I love The Inbetweeners Movies
Interesting fact
For my 30th Birthday I made 30 dresses that were shipped to Uganda for the children to wear.
Joined Higgs
2026
Meet the team
Tom Young
Partner and Head of Court of Protection
Katie Chance
Associate - Court of Protection
Lillie Fisher
Associate - Court of Protection
Frankie Flannagan
Associate - Court of Protection
Claire Whittall
Senior Associate - Court of Protection
Lucy Obrey
Partner and Head of Private Client
Robert Bubb
Trainee Solicitor - Court of Protection
Samantha Bates
Legal Assistant - Court of Protection
Caz Kirkwood
Legal Assistant - Court of Protection