In addition, Hanna Basha, Partner in our Privacy & Media Law team, was awarded Reputation Lawyer of the Year, recognising her outstanding expertise in reputation protection, privacy and media law, and her exceptional work advising high-net-worth individuals, families and public figures.
These awards build on an exceptional year for the firm, following our shortlisting in five categories and reflecting the strength, breadth and quality of advice provided across our Private Client, Family, Reputation Management and wider specialist practices.
Representing the firm at the awards ceremony were Lucas Moore, Chair and Partner in Dispute Resolution, Nick Manners, Partner and Head of Family, Harriet Errington, Partner in Family, Phineas Hirsch, Partner in Private Client, Mark Jones, Partner and Head of Defence & Investigations, and Verity Sherwin, Senior Associate in Private Client, together with guests to celebrate the achievements of the firm and its lawyers.
The Spear’s Awards celebrate the very best private client advisers, lawyers, wealth managers and service providers to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Winning Law Firm of the Year is a significant recognition of Payne Hicks Beach’s longstanding reputation for excellence, its collaborative approach and its commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Commenting on the awards, Lucas Moore, Chair of Payne Hicks Beach, said:
“We are immensely proud to have been named Law Firm of the Year at the Spear’s Awards 2026. This award reflects the exceptional expertise, dedication and commitment found across the firm and the trust our clients place in us. We are equally delighted that Hanna’s outstanding work and achievements have been recognised with the Reputation Lawyer of the Year award. Together, these accolades reflect the breadth of expertise across Payne Hicks Beach and our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional advice and service to our clients.”
We congratulate Hanna on her well-deserved success and thank our clients, colleagues and professional contacts for their continued support. We are honoured to receive this recognition and remain committed to delivering the highest standards of advice and service to our clients.
For further information about the Spear’s Awards 2026, please click here: The Spear’s Awards – Wealth Management ︳Private Client ︳Impact | Entrepreneurship ︳Luxury ︳Schools Celebrating the very best private client advisers, wealth managers, lawyers and providers of services to HNW individuals
