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Spear’s: Baroness Shackleton and Payne Hicks Beach Family team featured in London Rising

Spear’s: Baroness Shackleton and Payne Hicks Beach Family team featured in London Rising

Baroness Shackleton is featured in Spear’s article, London Rising: why these business leaders believe the capital is (still)…
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Controlling or coercive behaviour focus: relevant considerations when contemplating parallel proceedings in the criminal and family courts

Controlling or coercive behaviour focus: relevant considerations when contemplating parallel proceedings in the criminal and family courts

Rebecca Smart, Legal Director and Defence & Investigations expert at Payne Hicks Beach, has been featured in Family Law,…
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Is London Still the Divorce Capital of the World?

Is London Still the Divorce Capital of the World?

The new Sky Original drama WAR places a high-profile divorce at the centre of a battle between two elite London law firms. St…
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Payne Hicks Beach named one of the 2026 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms, retaining Tier 1 recognition

Payne Hicks Beach named one of the 2026 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms, retaining Tier 1 recognition

Payne Hicks Beach’s leading Family department has once again been recognised as one of the 2026 eprivateclient Top Fami…
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World-Check and Risk Intelligence Databases: GDPR Challenges and Recent Litigation 

World-Check and Risk Intelligence Databases: GDPR Challenges and Recent Litigation 

Risk intelligence databases have become an essential part of regulatory compliance. Organisations rely on platforms such as L…
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Expansion of the FCA’s regulation of non-financial misconduct  

Expansion of the FCA’s regulation of non-financial misconduct  

(September 2026 update) As of 1 September 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly expanded its regulato…
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Police cautions UK guide to criminal records and DBS checks | PHB

Police cautions explained: what they are, how long they last, and whether they show on a DBS check

A defence and investigations guide What is a police caution, and is it a criminal record? A police caution is an out-of-court…
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Payne Hicks Beach Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings announcement | PHB

The Legal 500 UK 2027: Payne Hicks Beach Recognised with Top Rankings

Payne Hicks Beach is delighted to have been recognised with top rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2027.
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Carried Interest and Divorce: How the Court Divides Private Equity Rewards

Carried Interest and Divorce: How the Court Divides Private Equity Rewards

How is carried interest divided on divorce in England and Wales? Carried interest is treated as a hybrid resource, part retur…
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Overseas Assets in Divorce | Payne Hicks Beach

Overseas Assets in Divorce: What Happens to Offshore Wealth, Foreign Property and International Business Interests

How are overseas assets treated in a divorce in England and Wales? The English court takes a global approach when considering…
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what happens when you get arrested | PHB

Arrested in the UK: your rights, the process, and what happens next

A 2026 defence and investigations partner’s guide What happens when you are arrested in the UK? If you are arrested in…
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Adverse Media KYC | PHB

When Adverse Media Causes KYC and Banking Problems: Legal Remedies for High-Net-Worth Individuals

When Adverse Media Causes KYC and Banking Problems: Legal Remedies for High-Net-Worth Individuals In an increasingly intercon…
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