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There is a death or a serious injury on UK roads every 16 minutes.

The fast-approaching FIFA World Cup is likely to lead to a spike in domestic abuse across England and Wales, a leading legal expert has warned.

On International Stop The Pressure Day, Jenny Tetlow, Senior Associate in the medical negligence team, looks at the impact of pressure ulcers on the individual and the cost to the NHS.

Reflecting on the work of trustees Kirsty McEwen our Head of Charity & Not for Profit, looks at the support her nationally recognised team provides to the sector.

Higgs LLP has been recognised as a top firm in The Times Best Law Firms 2023 listing and commended for its expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence.

Commercial landlords are putting tenants under increasing pressure to ensure they are promoting sustainability and being more energy efficient, writes Aman Sahota-Dhatt, Principal Associate.

Nyree Applegarth, a Partner and Head of Property Disputes at Higgs LLP, looks at the implications of new smoke and carbon monoxide regulations on private and social housing landlords.

Our position as the Trusted Legal Partner of The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is testament to how passionate we are about making a real difference to those affected by spinal cord injuries.

Nyree Applegarth, Partner and Head of Property Disputes, looks at an interesting party wall award claim – and why it is important to act swiftly if damage occurs.

Jenny said injuries as a result of clinical negligence can be life changing and people should be compensated for all the problems that occur as a result.

Clare Langford, a Partner in the medical negligence team, recently handled one such case for Veronica Gunn who sadly passed away in March this year, 33 years after being first diagnosed with breast cancer.

Once succession planning decisions have been agreed by all within the business – both individually and collectively – the next stage is to formalise those decisions.