As one of the UK’s most acclaimed family lawyers, Baroness Shackleton shares her perspective on the qualities that continue to make London a destination of choice for international individuals and families. Her contribution reflects the city’s unique combination of world-class professional expertise, international connectivity and long-established legal framework.
The article also features fellow members of Payne Hicks Beach’s top-ranked Family team, Head of Department Nick Manners and Partners Ben Parry-Smith, Victoria Hingston and Harriet Errington, underscoring the depth of expertise and strength of the practice. Their collective insights highlight London’s enduring appeal as a leading global centre for complex, high-value and international family law matters, reflecting the team’s extensive experience in advising clients on sophisticated cross-border cases and international family disputes.
The feature is a further reflection of Baroness Shackleton’s standing within the profession and the strength of Payne Hicks Beach’s Family team, led by Nick Manners, which advises clients from across the UK and around the world on some of the most significant and complex family law cases.
For further information, contact Baroness Shackleton, Head of Department Nick Manners or a member of the Family team. Alternatively, telephone 020 7465 4300.
Click on the link below to the article first published online on 8 October 2026, which is reproduced with kind permission:
