Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Solicitors
The firm has a large department with specialist lawyers (many of whom are leaders in their field) handling the full spectrum of disputes including those involving: commercial & financial services, contentious trusts and estates, property, privacy, media, harassment and defamation, regulatory investigations and crime, public law, insolvency and education.
Our Dispute Resolution team collaborates with the firm’s other market-leading practice areas to apply the complete breadth of our experience to your case where necessary.
Our lawyers have been involved in ground-breaking cases and are frequently instructed in high-profile international and domestic disputes. This depth and range of expertise enable us to manage the most complex and challenging litigation at the highest level.
Whether you’re an individual or a corporate entity, we simplify complex legal challenges and pursue commercially informed solutions aligned with your objectives. We provide pragmatic, strategic advice and explore all available options – from early resolution through informal negotiation or mediation through to litigation in court or arbitration.
We act efficiently and discreetly, bringing sensitivity to both the legal and commercial issues involved in every case. Our Dispute Resolution team is partner-led, meaning your matter will be handled by an experienced and specialist lawyer, and you will receive the highest level of personalised service.
"This is a hidden gem in the London litigation market: PHB will make a client feel taken care of, while building the best team to suit the demands of any given case."
Areas of Expertise
- Arbitration
- Company and Partnership Disputes
- Financial Services Disputes
- Fraud and Asset Recovery
- Shareholder and Investor Disputes
- Senior Executives, Directors, and Boardroom Disputes
- 1975 Inheritance Act Claims
- Blessing Applications
- Breach of Trust
- Contentious Wills and Probate
- Court of Protection Issues
- Removal and Replacement of Trustees
- Appeals and Complaints
- Misconduct allegations
- Disciplinary & Regulatory advice
- Social Media, Privacy and Data Protection
- Defamation
- Privacy
- Harassment
- Breach of Confidence
- Data, Technology, and Information-Related Disputes
- Commercial and Residential Landlord and Tenant Disputes
- Leasehold Enfranchisement
- Party Wall Disputes
- Service Charge and Property Management Disputes
- Boundary, Restrictive Covenants, and Rights of Way Disputes
- Disputes Relating to Ownership and Beneficial Interests
- Fraud investigations
- Financial Service and Contentious Regulatory investigations
- Internal Investigations
- Compliance
- Criminal Investigations
- Victims of Crime
- Disciplinary Proceedings
- Judicial Review
- Regulatory Advice
- Inquests
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Dominic Crossley
Partner
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Hanna Basha
Partner
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Georgina Bayley
Partner
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Scott Goldstein
Partner
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Jessica Henson
Partner
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Mark Jones
Partner
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Richard Manyon
Partner
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Lucas Moore
Partner, Chair
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Matthew Spring
Partner
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Ane Vernon
Partner
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Andrew Willan
Partner
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Clementine Dowley
Partner
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Craig Parrett
Partner
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"An excellent team that works collaboratively with clients and Counsel – adapted well to remote and hybrid working, and always ready to go the extra mile."
Insights
25 February 2026
Andrew Willan, reputation expert and Partner in our Dispute Resolution team, has been featured in S...
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Enhancing online safety for children – Jamie Hurworth for Forbes and Solicitors Journal
18 February 2026
Defamation, privacy, and reputation management expert Jamie Hurworth, Senior Associate at Payne Hick...
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Rise in leasehold fee impacts pensioners – Scott Goldstein featured in GB News
16 February 2026
Property dispute expert Scott Goldstein, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach LLP, has been featured in GB N...
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The vulnerabilities of school-issued digital devices – Dominic Crossley and Ane Vernon for Spears Magazine
10 February 2026
Education disputes expert Ane Vernon, together with our Head of Dispute Resolution and privacy expe...
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Banning under-16s from social media lets platforms off the hook – Mark Jones for The Times
8 January 2026
Defence and investigations expert Mark Jones, a partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has been featured in T...
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Handbagged! – Hanna Basha shares her expertise in the latest issue of IoD’s Director magazine.
3 December 2025
Privacy and Media expert Hanna Basha, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has been featured in the latest ...
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