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Legal Services for Businesses and Employers


At Payne Hicks Beach, we provide premium legal services tailored to the complex and evolving needs of businesses and employers. Our experienced team advises corporate clients, business owners, and senior executives across a wide range of sectors, offering strategic, pragmatic, and commercially focused solutions. We understand that navigating today’s legal and regulatory environment requires not only technical expertise but also a clear understanding of each

Whether advising on corporate governance, employment matters, contractual negotiations, regulatory compliance, or dispute resolution, we offer responsive and discreet counsel aligned with your business objectives. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that clients benefit from cohesive and coordinated legal support at every stage of their business lifecycle — from formation and growth through to restructuring or exit.

We pride ourselves on providing the highest standard of service, with an unwavering commitment to protecting your business interests and enhancing long-term success.

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Why so many wealthy Americans are moving to the UK- Kathryn Bradbury for Spear’s Magazine

Citizenship and Immigration expert, Kathryn Bradbury, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has had her comm...
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What is a “golden passport” and what does this mean for the future?

Golden passports have been declared illegal in Europe. Could this affect people in the UK, what is a...
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Peers set to challenge Labour’s proposed ‘banter ban’ – but will policing conversations address workplace safety concerns?- James Townsend for People Management.

Employment expert James Townsend, Partner and Co-Head of Employment Law department has had his c...
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Is it just banter? Sexual harassment in the workplace and the employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment

In recent months, a slew of allegations of sexual harassment have emerged against well-known TV pers...
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Clearly a course of action…Labour seeking to make employers liable for third party harassment 

The Employment Rights Bill is progressing through Parliament, with big changes on the way; we have p...
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Questions concerning Rachel Reeves, her on line CV and historic expenses claims  – James Townsend on GBNews

James Townsend, Co-Head of the Employment Law Department at Payne Hicks Beach appeared on GB News to...
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Account of Profits against Accessories: TL4 FIRE Magazine

Lucas Moore and Victor Lui have been featured in ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Magazine Issue 19, addressing ...
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