The firm’s Dispute Resolution department comprises specialist lawyers, many of whom are recognised leaders in their field, advising across the full spectrum of disputes, including commercial and financial services, contentious trusts and estates, property, privacy, media, harassment and defamation, regulatory investigations and crime, public law, insolvency, and education.
Our team works closely with the firm’s other market-leading practice areas, drawing on the full breadth of our expertise to deliver tailored solutions where required. We are regularly instructed in high-profile domestic and international disputes and have acted in a number of landmark cases, giving us the depth of experience to handle the most complex litigation.
Acting for both individuals and businesses, we simplify complex legal challenges and provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice aligned with our clients’ objectives. We explore every avenue for resolution, from negotiation and mediation to court proceedings and arbitration.
We act efficiently, discreetly and with sensitivity to the legal, personal and commercial issues at stake. As a partner-led team, every matter is overseen by an experienced specialist lawyer, ensuring the highest level of expertise and personalised service.
Our Dispute Services
- COMMERCIAL DISPUTES & LITIGATION
- CONTENTIOUS TRUSTS & ESTATES
- DEFENCE & INVESTIGATIONS
- EDUCATION DISPUTES
- PRIVACY & MEDIA LAW
- PROPERTY DISPUTES
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Dispute Resolution is a complex and rapidly evolving field that demands specialist expertise, strategic insight and a genuine understanding of your unique circumstances. At Payne Hicks Beach, our experienced solicitors will ensure your case benefits from fair and effective management.
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Why Choose Payne Hicks Beach for Disputes?
Recognised by all leading directories in the UK including Chambers UK, Legal 500 UK and Spears 500 for specialist expertise, strategic advice, and handling of high-complexity cases. Our partnership of experienced dispute specialists ensures you benefit from the best collective knowledge in the field.
We provide comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of dispute services, advising businesses, individuals and organisations on complex, high-value and often cross-border disputes. Our specialist lawyers are recognised leaders in their fields, acting across commercial and financial services disputes, contentious trusts and estates, property disputes, privacy and media, regulatory investigations, education matters and other complex litigation.
Whether resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation and arbitration or representing clients in court proceedings, we deliver strategic, commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s objectives. We are regularly instructed in high-profile domestic and international matters, combining technical excellence with the practical insight needed to achieve the best possible outcome.
We understand that many disputes involve highly sensitive personal, commercial and reputational issues where discretion is paramount. Alongside our extensive litigation expertise, we are highly experienced in all forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution, including mediation, arbitration and negotiated settlements, enabling clients to resolve matters efficiently and, where appropriate, confidentially.
Where court proceedings are necessary, we act with sensitivity, discretion and determination, remaining committed to protecting your privacy, reputation and wider interests throughout every stage of the process.
We understand that privacy and discretion are of critical importance to our clients. As well as being seasoned litigators we are also highly experienced in all aspects of Non-Court Dispute Resolution including arbitration, mediation and private hearings. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and reputation are protected throughout the process.
All Partners
Dominic Crossley
Hanna Basha
Georgina Bayley
Scott Goldstein
Jessica Henson
Mark Jones
Richard Manyon
Lucas Moore
Matthew Spring
Ane Vernon
Andrew Willan
Clementine Dowley
Craig Parrett
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