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Payne Hicks Beach lawyers ranked in the Spear’s Legal Indices 2026

We are proud to announce that three members of our team at Payne Hicks Beach have been recognised in the Spear’s Legal Indices 2026, an annual ranking by Spear’s magazine that highlights the top legal advisers serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across key practice areas.

This recognition is a testament to our firm’s longstanding commitment to legal excellence and the calibre of service we provide in navigating complex, sensitive matters for private clients.

List of rankings:

Kathryn Bradbury – Top Flight, Immigration
Matt Ingham – Top Recommended, Immigration

Mark Jones – Top Recommended, Criminal Law

In Citizenship & ImmigrationKathryn Bradbury, Partner, has maintained her Top Flight ranking, reflecting her standing as one of the leading advisers to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on complex immigration, nationality and citizenship matters. Her extensive experience and strategic approach continue to earn recognition across the sector.

Matt Ingham, Head of Department, has maintained his Top Recommended ranking. Recognised for his expertise in complex immigration and international protection matters, Matt advises clients on a wide range of challenging and sensitive cases, providing pragmatic and effective solutions in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment.

In the field of Criminal Law, Partner Mark Jones has once again been named Top Recommended for his work in white-collar and corporate crime, bringing strategic insight and calm authority to high-stakes investigations. With more than 20 years’ experience, Mark is trusted by high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals navigating complex criminal investigations, fraud matters and financial misconduct cases. Recognised for his strategic judgement and ability to guide clients through highly sensitive situations with confidence and clarity, he is particularly noted for helping clients address issues at the earliest possible stage.

We congratulate all of our recognised lawyers on their well-deserved achievements. Their inclusion in this year’s Spear’s Indices highlights the breadth of expertise, depth of experience and commitment to excellence across our firm, and reflects the trusted advice they continue to provide to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients in the UK and internationally.

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