Insights

With a proven track record of preventing and resolving commercial disputes for businesses and high net worth individuals, James brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm's commercial litigation practice.

We are thrilled to announce that Higgs LLP has recently completed the acquisition of Lewis Onions Solicitors. This strategic move marks an exciting new chapter in the firm's growth and further strengthens their position in restructuring and insolvency.

Restrictive covenants on the property’s title may restrict the use of that property in certain ways, to benefit others.

There are different procedures for renewal of a lease under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, depending on whether the landlord or the tenant starts the process.

Unlike normal commercial leases therefore – where ‘it takes two to tango’ –telecommunications companies can make an application to the Property Tribunal to force a lease upon the landowner.

Once a sale is agreed upon, you will need to instruct us to act formally on your behalf.

Serving a break notice to end a lease early is common in the world of commercial leasing, but it is imperative that a valid break notice is served.

The right to request carer’s leave will be a “day one” employment right.

Karen Gray, an associate in the family law team at Higgs, sheds light on this important and sadly all too common issue and emphasises the importance of recognising and addressing it.

Under ToLATA the court is given the power, on an application by a trustee of land or someone who has an interest in the property under the trust,

People may be familiar with the concept that if you have used land exclusively for a period of time, then you can apply to HM Land Registry to become the owner of that land.