Insights

Higgs LLP and Gateley Legal are jointly supporting Birmingham Law Society’s Diversity Inclusion Scheme which was first launched in 2020.

Nyree Applegarth, Partner and Head of Property Disputes, reflects on the first full trial judgement relating to building safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Daniel Greatrix, Principal Associate in the Property Disputes team, takes another look at the private rented sector reform proposals, including a drive to improve conditions in rented accommodation.

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (LRGRA) took effect from June 30 this year and was introduced following widespread publicity about unfair ground rent increases.

Higgs LLP has been shortlisted in two top awards which honour the law firm’s excellence in corporate deals and its commitment to supporting their local community.

The Government has unveiled an ambitious agenda designed to bring about substantial change to the Private Rented Sector (PRS), shifting the balance between landlords and tenants.

Higgs LLP has been our legal partner of choice for most of those years and it speaks volumes that we have never felt the need to look elsewhere.

This article is an introduction to the changes made by the Charities Act. Charities should be cautious in applying these new provisions as they are complex and technical.

Changes brought in by the Charities Act 2022, including power to remedy defective appointment of trustees and the rules around remuneration of trustees.

This article is an introduction to the changes made by the Charities Act. Charities should be cautious in applying these new provisions as they are complex and technical.

This case shows, once again, the importance of having a clear, executed will at all times to avoid costly and upsetting contentious probate.

The aim of the current charity land disposals regime is to safeguard charity assets and to ensure that charity trustees obtain the best terms available for their charity when they either dispose of or mortgage land.