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Pupil strip searches: the law and what schools need to know 

Pupil strip searches: the law and what schools need to know 

Following an in-depth report from the UK Children’s Commissioner, Ane Vernon and Mark Jones – Partners in our Dispute Resolut…
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The Royal Courts of Justice

Sweeping reforms proposed for surrogacy laws

New draft legislation could overhaul UK surrogacy law that is based on a 1985 Act. If passed, new policies would enable the i…
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Six tax and estate planning pitfalls US citizens should be aware of before relocating to the UK

Six tax and estate planning pitfalls US citizens should be aware of before relocating to the UK

US citizens looking to relocate to the UK face a complex web of tax consequences, however, following advice on coordinated cr…
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Recent judgment sets precedent on ‘revenge porn’ – Andrew Willan and Nataly Tedone for Inforrm

Recent judgment sets precedent on ‘revenge porn’ – Andrew Willan and Nataly Tedone for Inforrm

A woman has been awarded £97,000 in damages in a civil suit against her former partner, setting precedent for other victims.
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Baroness Fiona Shackleton calls for an end to overly wide judge discretion in divorce cases – BBC Radio 4

Baroness Fiona Shackleton calls for an end to overly wide judge discretion in divorce cases – BBC Radio 4

Leading divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton appears on BBC Radio 4 campaigning for clearer legislation in divorce proceedings to…
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Spear’s Property Advisers Index 2023 – the best property lawyers – Payne Hicks Beach listed

Spear’s Property Advisers Index 2023 – the best property lawyers – Payne Hicks Beach listed

Payne Hick Beach is delighted that Spear’s Property Advisers Index 2023 recognises Andrew Berry and Emma Copestake as the bes…
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A Transgender Rights’ Update

A Transgender Rights’ Update

Our Modern Family Law Team sets out a step by step guide with answers to the frequently asked questions surrounding Transgend…
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Dominic Crossley

Hancock’s WhatsApp messages: Public Interest or Private Betrayal – Dominic Crossley for PR Week

Did the Daily Telegraph call it right or have they opened themselves up to a legal clash?
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Sir Robert Buckland KC

The RT Hon Robert Buckland KBE KC MP joins Payne Hicks Beach as a consultant.

Payne Hicks Beach welcomes Sir Robert Buckland KC who joins the firm as Head of Policy and Senior Counsel.
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The Royal Courts of Justice

Re S (Inherent Jurisdiction: Transgender Surgery Abroad) [2023] EWHC 347

In Re S (Inherent Jurisdiction: Transgender Surgery Abroad) [2023] EWHC 347, Payne Hicks Beach, acting ProBono, represented t…
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Arbitration Solicitors

Offshore Trusts – your questions answered

As part of our fortnightly Private Wealth Planning series, Partner Frederick Bjørn and Tax Director Melissa Solly answers you…
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Mark Jones

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, Mark Jones for the Tax Journal

Criminal and regulatory defence specialist Mark Jones‘s comments have featured in The Tax Journal’s article looki…
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