Brierley Hill-based solicitor Higgs & Sons has appointed Rachael Hobbis as its specialist construction Partner.

As an expert in construction law, Ms Hobbis previously worked with national law firm Shakespeare Martineau for 10 years.

She has extensive experience of a wide range of construction projects including residential and commercial development, healthcare, education, leisure, retail and infrastructure projects. In addition, Ms Hobbis can assist the client team at various stages of a project from advising upon the procurement of a project including the form of build contract, consultants' appointments and collateral warranties or working alongside the professional team during the delivery of the project or providing support and advice when issues arise on site..


The move comes as Higgs & Sons unites its commercial and residential property teams under a single umbrella, creating one of the largest specialist teams in the region.

Cherry Elliott, Head of Property Services at Higgs & Sons, said: "Rachael has significant experience in working with a wide spectrum of property professionals across a range of sectors.

"The newly unified practice group at Higgs offers expertise in all aspects of commercial and residential property. Rachael's appointment has bolstered particularly the residential and commercial development offering we can now provide.

"Our development team can assist clients on all aspects of their deal throughout the lifecycle of the project. Providing advice across sectors including manufacturing, construction, retail, leisure and healthcare, Rachael will be a significant addition to our team."

Speaking on her appointment, Ms Hobbis said: "I am looking forward to being part of the Higgs team as it continues to grow.

"I will be able to support my colleagues throughout the firm and the needs of clients across all sectors in the region and beyond, utilising my extensive commercial experience of working in the construction industry and expertise to achieve clients' goals."

(LM/MH)