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Banning under-16s from social media lets platforms off the hook – Mark Jones for The Times

Defence and investigations expert Mark Jones, a partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has been featured in T...
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A Landmark Moment in Family Law: Simon Beccle Reflects on White v White

Simon Beccle, family law partner at Payne Hicks Beach, was a leading guest on Joshua Rozenberg’...
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From Washington to the World: Victoria & Kelly’s Legal Insight in ‘Screw You, Watch This!’

Best-selling divorce book Screw You, Watch This! by Sara Davison continues to make waves worldwide,...
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FICs and FLPs, rather than trusts? Alternative governance structures for passing generational wealth in the UK

Tax experts Phineas Hirsch, Partner, and Tess Hulton, Associate, at Payne Hicks Beach, explore UK su...
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Divorce Day: Fact or fiction? – Luke Scarratt for Spear’s Magazine

Luke Scarratt, Senior Associate at Payne Hicks Beach and Family law expert, spoke to Spear’s M...
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James Townsend quoted in several major news outlets on the Employment Rights Bill 2025

James Townsend, Partner and Head of Employment Department, has been quoted in multiple media outlets...
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UK government to ban ‘nudification’ tools – Mark Jones for National Technology News

Defence and investigations expert Mark Jones, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, highlights the risks of ...
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The Year Ahead for Family Law in 2026

Family law expert Kelly Gerrard, Legal Director at Payne Hicks Beach, reflects on the challenges sha...
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Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC and will he win? – Dominic Crossley for the Financial Times

Media and reputation expert Dominic Crossley, head of dispute resolution and partner at Payne Hicks ...
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Could UK children ever be blocked from social media?

Online safety expert Mark Jones, Criminal Defence Partner at Payne Hicks Beach LLP, has been feature...
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A Fairer Britain—or a Harder One? The Government’s Earned Settlement Plans Demand Proper Scrutiny

Robert Buckland together with Kathryn Bradbury and Matt Ingham, Partners at Payne Hic...
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Australia’s social media ban: Mark Jones for BBC News Radio

Mark Jones was asked for his comments by BBC London Radio breakfast presenter Aaron Paul on a segmen...
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