A BLACK Country law firm has been shortlisted in two top award schemes in recognition of its corporate deals and community support.

Higgs LLP is celebrating after being shortlisted in multiple categories in this year’s Insider’s Midlands Dealmaker Awards which celebrate the region’s best advisers for corporate mergers, sales and acquisitions.

Brierley Hill based Higgs LLP is also a finalist in the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Awards in the Business Commitment to the Community category, paying tribute to the firm’s efforts to make a difference to people's others.

Nick Taylor, managing partner, said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted.

“Our corporate team continues to excel and this nomination is testament to the hard work of all.

“But, while commercial excellence is key, the Chamber of Commerce nomination highlights that we also remain committed to playing a genuine role in the region through charitable donations and practical assistance."

As well as Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Higgs has been nominated in the International Deal of the Year category for its involvement in the £15.5m sale of Clearcomm to Sterlite Technologies.

The firm has also been shortlisted for Mid-market Deal of the Year for advice in the sale of Hydropac to Bunzl, while head of corporate Richard Griffiths is nominated for Corporate Lawyer of The Year.

The winners will be announced at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on September 22.

The Chamber Awards ceremony will be on September 16.

Some of the firm’s community activity includes providing wellbeing packs to Black Country Women’s Aid, raising £2,700 for men’s mental health CIC The Black Country Blokes and raising more than £10,000 for regional charities through an annual six-a-side football tournament.

Higgs has also run initiatives to boost diversity and launched its Proud Together LGBTQ+ and Allies network, while delivering career advice to young people through its work as a Cornerstone Employer.