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June 25, 2026
We are delighted that the latest edition of the Spear’s Family Lawyers Index features thirteen l...
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Hipgnosis Music Ltd v Merck Mercuriadis and others: judgment.
June 24, 2026
Payne Hicks Beach is delighted to announce that it has successfully represented Merck Mercuriadis, t...
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The World’s Most Expensive Golden Visas – Matt Ingham for Elite Traveler
June 24, 2026
Matt Ingham, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has his comments featured in Elite Traveler, where he di...
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Misconduct Dismissals
June 23, 2026
Employment experts Peter McRoberts, Partner, and George Clough, Associate, analyse how sections 15 ...
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State immunity
June 23, 2026
Employment expert Ross Beaton, Senior Associate, explores the evolving law on state immunity in empl...
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NDAs in the Workplace
June 23, 2026
Employment experts James Townsend, Partner and Head of the Employment Department, and Elizabeth Shaw...
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"They are a fantastic group of lawyers. They provide excellent advice to clients, and they have strong expertise in a range of areas. They really invest in their clients; it's a real pleasure dealing with them."
Awards and recognition
2025
Shortlisted: Contentious Trusts & Estates Team of the Year
CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS HNW
Leading Firm
THE LEGAL 500 UK
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS UK
Shortlisted: Private Client Innovation of the Year
The Spear's Awards
Top Tier Family Law Firm
EPRIVATECLIENT
Top Tier Law Firm
EPRIVATECLIENT
2024
Winner: Family Law Team of the Year
CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS HNW
Leading Firm
THE LEGAL 500 UK
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS UK
Top Tier Family Law Firm
EPRIVATECLIENT
Top Tier Law Firm
EPRIVATECLIENT
2023
Leading Firm
Legal 500 UK
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS HNW
Leading Firm
Chambers UK
Shortlisted: Family Law Team of the Year
CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS
Shortlisted: Contentious Trusts & Estates Team of the Year
CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS
Top Tier Law Firm
Eprivateclient
Top Tier Family Law Firm
Eprivateclient
2022
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS HNW
Leading Firm
Legal 500 UK
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS UK
Top Tier Law Firm
Eprivateclient
Top Tier Family Law Firm
Eprivateclient
2021
Top Tier Family Law Firm
EPRIVATECLIENT
Top Tier Law Firm
EPRIVATECLIENT
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS UK
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS HNW
Leading Firm
Legal 500 UK
