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Senior appointment for Higgs' Corporate team

Senior appointment for Higgs’ Corporate team

A senior commercial lawyer has joined the expanding Corporate Team at leading West Midlands law firm Higgs & Sons. Peter ...
Does my child's car seat break the law?

Does my child’s car seat break the law?

A ban on car booster seats for some children, due to be introduced in the UK last September, became law ...
£500k investment brings Anytime Fitness to Cannock

£500k investment brings Anytime Fitness to Cannock

A £500,000 investment project is set to bring a market-leading 24-hour health and fitness club to Cannock town centre. Anytime ...
We’re still a nation of savers

We’re still a nation of savers

Britons haven’t lost their appetite for saving – despite the current low interest rate environment and economic uncertainty over issues ...
Builder backs new Shropshire fire service film by providing location

Builder backs new Shropshire fire service film by providing location

A new video being produced by the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to warn children of the consequences of arson ...
Experts unite to bring latest training to workshops

Experts unite to bring latest training to workshops

Leading truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK and HOYER Petrolog UK Ltd, specialists in bulk logistics for the petroleum ...
Volkswagen Van Centre (Bury St Edmunds) supports work of local hospice

Volkswagen Van Centre (Bury St Edmunds) supports work of local hospice

A Bury St Edmunds van centre has announced its continued support for the work carried out by the town’s hospice ...
Brendan Cole confirmed as host of No5 charity event

Brendan Cole confirmed as host of No5 charity event

As the Strictly Come Dancing celebrities prepare for their nationwide tour, No5 Barristers’ Chambers has unveiled details of its flagship ...
What should be included in a cohabitation agreement

What should be included in a cohabitation agreement

Phil Barnsley is a Partner and Head of Family with West Midlands law firm Higgs & Sons. Here he tells ...
Higgs help garden centre group grow business

Higgs help garden centre group grow business

Advisers from a Midlands law firm have helped Hillview Garden Centres, a flourishing garden centre group, continue to expand with ...
Article 50 and Brexit: implications for the constitution

Article 50 and Brexit: implications for the constitution

As MPs voted overwhelmingly to trigger Article 50, Birmingham law students, legal experts and academics were attending a talk by ...
Rugby star speaks at Midlands' LGBT event

Rugby star speaks at Midlands’ LGBT event

Former England Rugby player and LGBT activist Ben Cohen was the guest speaker at a meeting of OpenLand, the Midlands’ ...

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The team had a brilliant day yesterday taking part in our client, @HiggsLLP's annual charity football tournament!⚽

54 teams played at Stourbridge Rugby Football Club, raising £17,500 for @BCWomensAid

We're delighted to share the news that last week Charlotte Bennett and James Garrison completed the first stage in a management buyout of 8848 from Hazel Roche and Rob Hampton.

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