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OUR REPORTED CASES

MARKING 25 YEARS SINCE A LANDMARK LEGAL DECISION


This year marks the 25th anniversary of the case of White v White, the landmark financial remedies case successfully argued before the House of Lords by our team at Payne Hicks Beach. The House of Lords’ seminal judgment in this case fundamentally reshaped the legal framework for the division of financial assets on divorce. Widely regarded as the most influential family law decision in a generation, White v White continues to serve as a cornerstone for both legal practitioners and clients navigating complex financial remedy proceedings.

Since the decision in White v White, Payne Hicks Beach have had the privilege of working with client’s at the cutting edge of family law and have been involved in a number of important decisions. We have appeared in all courts at all levels representing our client’s interests including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The cases that we have been involved in have changed the face of family law including decisions in relation to the grounds for divorce, Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Part III applications (financial provision following an overseas divorce).

Nick Manners

Partner, Head of Family

Trusted by High-Profile Clients

Our landmark cases are in the public domain but the vast majority of our cases are resolved without recourse to the courts through Non-Court Dispute Resolution, including solicitor led negotiations, Early Neutral Evaluation, Mediation and Arbitration. We have the utmost respect for our client’s privacy and are known for our discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and personal matters.

A number of our reported cases that are within the public domain appear below.

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WINNERS OF FAMILY TEAM OF THE YEAR, CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS 2024

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Family law is an increasingly complex area and requires a diverse skill set. At Payne Hicks Beach, we act for a wide spectrum of clients comprising of individuals and families, entrepreneurs, city and business professionals and spouses, and including high net worth, high profile and international clients. We support our clients through some of the most challenging and demanding phases of their lives and seek to find a bespoke solution to the particular circumstances involved. With proper advice, we can help you to enter into relationships (with protective nuptial agreements), become a parent (we are specialists in surrogacy, adoption and fertility) and end relationships with compassion and dignity (divorce and dissolution, child arrangements). Our work covers all aspects of family law and we are experts in supporting our clients through challenging circumstances.

Our solicitors combine a sensitive and authoritative approach to obtain the best possible outcomes through often difficult times.

At the heart of what we do is a deeply engaged connection with our clients.

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Please note that we do not undertake publicly funded work (Legal Aid).

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