About Higgs LLP
I am a construction and engineering law specialist with the expertise and experience to assist clients through the life-cycle of a project.
I'm Rachael Hobbis. I am a partner and Head of the Construction and Engineering team at Higgs. Prior to joining Higgs LLP in 2018, I worked for a national top 50 law firm for over 10 years.
I specialise in all aspects of construction law and have more than 15 years’ experience advising employers, funders, end-users, contractors, sub-contractors, designers and consultants on all major forms of construction, engineering, demolition, energy and development contracts, advising throughout the entire life cycle of the project, identifying and advising upon the correct procurement and contract strategy, negotiating and drafting contracts and risk strategy, and advising on dispute avoidance and resolution.
Featured articles
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Building Safety Act implementation in Wales
CIAT to host industry panel on 26 June.
New and updated CLC building safety guidance.
New UK National Buildings Database.
Building Safety Wiki Interviews
Chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation.
Planning condition discharge in England and Wales
A brief explanation from a building compliance expert, with further links.
Overheating guidance and tools for building designers
Guidance for dealing with element of building fabric control that have increasing importance.
Shading for housing, a design guide
From the Good Homes Alliance and British Blind and Shutter Association.
UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC)
A shared framework for describing skills needs.
Social media ban consultation comes to close
CIOB urges UK Government to consider social media’s role in careers guidance in ban debate.
The latest of eight Skills England apprenticeship units
The addition of battery manufacturing welcomed by ECA with a warning about the risks of fast-tracked apprenticeship units.
Building Control Independent Panel final report
A precis of a key report led by Dame Hackitt with full recommendations and link to the government response.