Colin Higgins

Chief Operating Officer

Colin joined Watermans in 2006 and has spent more than two decades helping the firm evolve and grow. After leading the Finance team for many years, he now oversees the firm's operations, ensuring the people, technology and processes behind the scenes work together to deliver the best possible experience for clients and colleagues alike.

He believes the best operations are the ones nobody notices. Whether improving systems, leading change or removing obstacles, Colin's focus is on creating an environment where talented people can do their best work without unnecessary complexity getting in the way.

Known for his calm approach and dry sense of humour, Colin enjoys turning complex challenges into practical solutions and is always looking for ways to make things simpler, smarter and more effective.

His philosophy is simple: remove obstacles, back your people and keep making things better.
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    We understand that dealing with legal and estate agency matters can feel overwhelming, which is why we’re committed to making the process as simple and stress-free as possible. But don’t just take our word for it — read our reviews below to see what our clients have to say about their experience with us.

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    No stress solicitors

    Watermans made our move easy from the get-go, covering both our purchase and sale. They were always on hand to answer any questions we had. No stress solicitors, 100% recommend!

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    Jordan 08/10/2026

    High level of service

    Watermans provided an exceptionally high level of service throughout the sale of my property. They were always quick to respond to any queries, resolve issues, and kept everything moving smoothly, making a rather stressful process much easier to navigate.

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    Marlena 29/07/2026

    Worked tirelessly

    We cannot thank Watermans enough for their incredible support throughout our claim following our accident. The personal injury team worked tirelessly to secure a settlement for our son and made a stressful process so much easier. Highly recommend Watermans!

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    Fiona 17/08/2026

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    We have offices located across Scotland.

    Edinburgh

    Glasgow

    Dunfermline

    Bonnyrigg

    Dundee

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