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March 06, 2026
Defence and investigations expert Mark Jones, a partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has been featured in M...
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Advisers urge early planning despite Spring Statement calm – Robert Brodrick for Spear’s Magazine
March 04, 2026
Tax and Trust expert Robert Brodrick, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has had his comments featured ...
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Chancellor must not ‘disincentivise Britain’s wealth creators’ – Robert Brodrick for FT Adviser
March 03, 2026
Tax and Trust expert Robert Brodrick, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has had his comments featured in...
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UK Government’s social media ban will leave 85% of children feeling unsafe, new research reveals – Jamie Hurworth for GBN
March 03, 2026
Defamation, privacy, and reputation management expert Jamie Hurworth, Senior Associate at Payne Hi...
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When Expert Evidence Goes Wrong: What Re Y [2026] EWFC 38 Means for Alienating Behaviour Cases
March 02, 2026
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Legal Director, Family | Payne Hicks Beach LLP
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Court of Appeal rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees – Ane Vernon featured in multiple media outlets
March 02, 2026
Education law expert Ane Vernon, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach has been featured in multiple media o...
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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 2026
Leading Firm
CHAMBERS UK 2026
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
