H Legal services
BFA status: Advisor
Company founded: 1875
First line of contact Katie Willems, Legal Director
Business address Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1LX
Phone number 0345 111 5050
Email address
franchising@higgsllp.co.uk
Website
higgsllp.co.uk
Higgs LLP
Higgs LLP, an award-winning, full-service law fi rm based in the West Midlands with over 260 people, are specialists in buying and selling franchised businesses. The franchise resale service is led by the Corporate team and is currently ranked 1st in the Midlands and 2nd in the UK for mergers and acquisitions deal volumes by Experian. Higgs LLP is the go-to fi rm for buying
and selling businesses, working alongside owner-managers, entrepreneurs and family businesses to provide specialist legal advice for both franchisees and franchisors embarking on a resale. The Higgs team is regularly called upon
to provide a truly holistic service for clients which seamlessly draws on considerable expertise from across the business, including dedicated Tax, Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Property Teams. Higgs’ legal experts advise clients on
franchise agreements, funding arrangements, company law compliance, real estate leases, the legal due diligence process, sale and purchase agreements, buy-backs by the
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franchisor, franchise closures and much more. With unbeaten experience in drawing-up and
overseeing the agreements and documentation needed for a successful business sale or purchase, Higgs can also assist franchisees with all HR and employment law advice generally – guiding you through the complexities of employment law so that you can concentrate on making your business a success. An unrivalled market reputation and legacy
credentials cement mean Higgs are retained by some of the major names in UK franchising and accredited by the British Franchising Association. Combined with a total commitment to
client service and pragmatic, straight-talking approach, Higgs LLP are a trusted friend to generations of businesses, both locally and further afi eld. The Higgs focus is on building long-term relationships with clients, working together throughout the lifecycle of your business, from investment, to growth, to exit. If you’re looking to buy or sell a franchise business, or want to talk through your options, then look no further, the expert lawyers at Higgs LLP are here to support you.
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