Private Wealth Disputes - Midlands
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Higgs houses a respected contentious probate team. The firm also handles disputes concerning wills and trusts.
Strengths
Higgs handled a complex matter with strategic clarity, commercial judgement and strong procedural control from start to finish.
Higgs have been very strong in combining technical expertise with practical advice. What has also stood out is how approachable and friendly the team are. Despite the seriousness and complexity of the matter, they are always easy to speak to and willing to take the time to talk things through properly. They have remained focused on resolving the issue sensibly and efficiently rather than unnecessarily escalating matters.
They have been quick to respond and provide well-considered advice. At the most difficult times they have been there for me. They have been consistent and diligent in equal measure.
Notable practitioners
Craig Ridge of Higgs has decades of experience in contentious matters, including Inheritance Act 1975 claims.
Craig Ridge is really one of the elite people in the West Midlands for private wealth litigation. His judgement is really good and sound.
He is very professional but also friendly and approachable, which made it easy to discuss the issues openly. Overall he gave the impression of someone with strong expertise in this area and a clear strategic view of the case.
Craig is obviously a very strategic thinker. Complexity does not faze him, in fact he appears absolutely at home and in his element.
I cannot speak highly enough of Craig’s outstanding work commitment, communications, patience and ability to explain our very complex case.
Georgia Stott is a senior associate at Higgs. She advises clients on inheritance and succession disputes.
Georgia is approachable and easy to deal with, but she is clearly technically strong and explains complex points in a very straightforward way.
Georgia is reliable and her detailed replies offer great advice and answer all questions.
What sets her apart from peers is her ability to combine operational efficiency with sound judgement. She was not simply relaying information; she clearly understands the strategic direction of the case and contributes meaningfully to it.
