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Higgs LLP is a trusted legal advisor to the healthcare sector. We understand that your challenges are unique, and our specialist team is passionate about delivering practical, people-focused solutions that will allow your business to thrive.
Navigating the sector can feel daunting, particularly given the breadth of the issues involved and the operational environment you work within—but that's why we're here.
Whether you need expert advice on compliance, employment law matters, commercial contracts, corporate law, tax or real estate and property matters, we will protect your interests and help you move forward.
We understand the pressures you face and have advised clients in the healthcare sector for 20 years across our multi-disciplinary team.
We take pride in delivering efficient and effective advice that allows you to focus on what matters most and we will help you manage the challenges and make important decisions.

Why choose our lawyers?
Our commitment to people from our multi-disciplinary team drives everything we do.
We are the chosen legal partner to many operators and investors in the sector.
Our leading corporate team are regularly ranked 1st in the region for M&A transactions, and indeed are in the top 10 across the UK – the only regional firm to appear.
Our clients include:
- The Old Station Nursery
- The Home Instead franchise network
- Multiple operators of care homes, residential homes, nursing homes and groups
- Domiciliary care providers
- Pharmacists
- Early years and childcare providers

“We were recommended to Higgs LLP because of their knowledge and experience of clients within the healthcare sector. Their advice proved to be invaluable and was key in us achieving the deal on the terms we wanted”.
A satisfied client
How our healthcare lawyers can help
We advise on
- Buying, selling and refinancing your healthcare business
- Corporate matters
- Commercial contracts
- Employment law
- Corporate tax
- Private client services for healthcare providers
- Commercial property and leases

Meet the healthcare team

Geoff Kettle
Partner - Corporate

Jen Hicks-Jones
Partner and Head of Property

Jo Walker
Principal Associate - Employment Law

Joel Nixon
Partner - Corporate

Rachael Watkins
Senior Associate - Corporate Law

Susheel Gupta
Partner and Head of Corporate Tax