Based in Brierley Hill, Higgs LLP impresses an extensive roster of regional and national clients, who turn to the team for its ‘knowledgeable, informative, punctual’ service in a range of corporate transactions. Business services head John Heaton is an experienced M&A lawyer whose recent highlights include manufacturing and automotive sector deals. Corporate head Richard Griffiths is a prolific adviser whose ’stand-out’ expertise is notably concentrated in corporate finance transactions. Jamie Partington, who heads up the tech and high-growth team, anchors the firm’s venture capital offering in the region, while Geoff Kettle is noted for his focus on healthcare and early years education sector work. Katie Willems is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Very practical and commercial with their advice.’
‘Richard Griffiths is extremely personable, and can quickly build strong relationships with clients. He is also commercial and can explain legal matters clearly and concisely to people with limited legal knowledge,’
Key clients
- The Old Station Nursery Limited
- Grid Edge
Work highlights
- Advised Mercia Asset Management’s MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund (part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund), its EIS funds, and its Northern VCT funds on numerous venture capital investment deals during 2022.
- Continued to act for The Old Station Nursery Limited (OSN) as its sole legal advisor in the UK on its acquisition programme, completing four acquisitions for OSN over the course of the last 12 months which added 18 nurseries to their portfolio.