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World-Check and Risk Intelligence Databases: GDPR Challenges and Recent Litigation 

World-Check and Risk Intelligence Databases: GDPR Challenges and Recent Litigation 

5 October 2026
Hanna Basha, Jamie Hurworth, Francesca Sargent
Risk intelligence databases have become an essential part of regulatory compliance. Organisations rely on platforms such as L…
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Expansion of the FCA’s regulation of non-financial misconduct  

Expansion of the FCA’s regulation of non-financial misconduct  

5 October 2026
Mark Jones, William Barker
(September 2026 update) As of 1 September 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly expanded its regulato…
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Police cautions UK guide to criminal records and DBS checks | PHB

Police cautions explained: what they are, how long they last, and whether they show on a DBS check

2 October 2026
Rebecca Smart, Mark Jones
A defence and investigations guide What is a police caution, and is it a criminal record? A police caution is an out-of-court…
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Carried Interest and Divorce: How the Court Divides Private Equity Rewards

Carried Interest and Divorce: How the Court Divides Private Equity Rewards

1 October 2026
Harriet Errington
How is carried interest divided on divorce in England and Wales? Carried interest is treated as a hybrid resource, part retur…
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Payne Hicks Beach Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings announcement | PHB

The Legal 500 UK 2027: Payne Hicks Beach Recognised with Top Rankings

1 October 2026
Payne Hicks Beach is delighted to have been recognised with top rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2027.
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HMRC letters to billionaires | PHB

Do HMRC’s letters to billionaires spell the end of ‘complete privacy’? – Phineas Hirsch for Spear’s

30 September 2026
Phineas Hirsch
Tax expert Phineas Hirsch, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, was featured in the Spear’s Magazine, where he explores the de…
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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