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8 October 2026
The new Sky Original drama WAR places a high-profile divorce at the centre of a battle between two elite London law firms. St…
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Payne Hicks Beach named one of the 2026 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms, retaining Tier 1 recognition
8 October 2026
Payne Hicks Beach’s leading Family department has once again been recognised as one of the 2026 eprivateclient Top Fami…
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Controlling or coercive behaviour focus: relevant considerations when contemplating parallel proceedings in the criminal and family courts
8 October 2026
Rebecca Smart, Legal Director and Defence & Investigations expert at Payne Hicks Beach, has been featured in Family Law,…
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World-Check and Risk Intelligence Databases: GDPR Challenges and Recent Litigation
5 October 2026
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
5 October 2026
(September 2026 update) As of 1 September 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly expanded its regulato…
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Police cautions explained: what they are, how long they last, and whether they show on a DBS check
2 October 2026
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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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
