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The recent case of Kwik-Fit Properties Ltd v Resham Ltd [2024] provides useful guidance to any party negotiating terms in a commercial lease renewal.

Award-winning law firm, Higgs LLP is on the awards trail again as Senior Associate, Becky Pickering is named as a finalist for Young Lawyer of the Year at the Insider Midlands Young Professionals Awards.

In recognition of World Stroke Day, Higgs LLP is calling on everyone to stay alert to the critical warning signs of stroke—a medical emergency that demands immediate attention.

The birth of a child should be a moment to celebrate. However, for many women, the reality is far from this ideal: it can become one of the most distressing days of their lives.

As fascinating as urban exploration is, this growing modern trend has certainly caused a stir where the law of trespass is concerned. 

If a will has been forged or subject to fraud then it will be deemed invalid – but proving an offence has been committed is difficult and often requires expert advice.

A will can be challenged on the grounds of lack of valid execution if there is reason to believe the most basic legal requirements have not been met when the will was being created.

The Employment Rights Bill has now landed. Here are the key takeaways ...

Where the express terms of an employment contract fail to adequately deal with the intentions of the employer and employee at the time of entering into it, the courts may imply 'in fact' terms to give effect to this.  

Japanese knotweed is a phrase that strikes fear into land and property owners for many reasons, but largely because of some very negative press reporting about what can happen if you find Japanese knotweed in your garden. 

The starting point is, of course, the Land Registry title and plan. There are two aspects to the concept of a boundary: the legal boundary and the physical boundary.

There has been a significant increase in property disputes related to party walls and structures. In this article, we outline the most common questions we are asked regarding party wall disputes.