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Spear's Legal Indices 2025
30 April 2025

Payne Hicks Beach Lawyers Recognised in Spear’s 2025 Legal Indices

We are proud to announce that several members of our team at Payne Hicks Beach have been recognised in the Spear’s 2025 Legal Indices, which shines a spotlight on the leading lawyers advising 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: 

Mark Jones – Top Recommended, Criminal Law
Henry Watkinson – Rising Star, Criminal Law
Kathryn Bradbury – Top Flight, Immigration
Matt Ingham – Top Recommended, Immigration

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. Henry Watkinson, Associate in our Dispute Resolution team, has been promoted to Rising Star, a testament to his growing reputation in criminal defence and regulatory investigations.

In Citizenship & Immigration, Kathryn Bradbury, Head of Department, has been promoted to Top Flight for her strategic advice to HNW clients on complex immigration and nationality matters. Matt Ingham rises to Top Recommended, recognised for his exceptional work in political asylum, extradition, and international protection claims, particularly for clients facing state-led persecution.

We congratulate all five lawyers on their well-earned recognition. Their inclusion in this year’s Spear’s Indices underlines the depth of talent and experience within our firm.

Click here to read the full indices in Spear’s Magazine:
– The best criminal lawyers: https://lnkd.in/eKvXhXvW
– The best immigration lawyers: https://lnkd.in/eZiNJfJz

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Kathryn Bradbury
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Matt Ingham
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