Real Estate: High Value Residential
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : London (Firms)
Band 3
About
Provided by Payne Hicks Beach LLP
Payne Hick Beach’s high end residential property law practice is one of the oldest and most established Central London practices.
Our partners are closely involved throughout and all members of the team understand the commercial aspects of the property market and the importance of understanding our clients' requirements. The firm has extensive experience in advising in relation to secured lending both involving banks and private lenders. The firm frequently acts for international buyers and is consequently adept at providing structuring advice and managing cross border issues. We have considerable expertise in relation to contentious and non-contentious leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions.
We are skilled in residential property development matters and associated construction advice.
Chambers Review
Payne Hicks Beach is respected for its ability to handle complex property work. Team members handle prime central London and rural/agricultural property deals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has an excellent service offering and is able to discretely help high-profile clients handle their affairs. A true one-stop shop!"
"Both partners were very proactive and communicative at all stages. They were easy to get hold of and always communicating any updates throughout the conveyancing process."
"The team has an excellent service offering and is able to discretely help high-profile clients handle their affairs. A true one-stop shop!"
"Both partners were very proactive and communicative at all stages. They were easy to get hold of and always communicating any updates throughout the conveyancing process."
Notable Practitioners
Emma Copestake is a respected presence in the market. She has a broad property practice that includes difficult leasehold enfranchisement matters.
"Emma is incredibly experienced, always available and has a calm, commercial approach."
"Emma is one of those 'been there, done it, knows what she is doing' solicitors in this field. She is really experienced."
"She has a lot of clients that are very high-profile and high net worth who look upon Emma as their counsellor lawyer - they go to her not simply for real estate matters but for fully fledged advice."
Ranked Individuals at
Payne Hicks Beach LLP
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by Payne Hicks Beach LLP
Alexander Blain
Andrea Yiakoumetti
Head of Department
Hannah Robinson
Marisa Beccarelli
Matthew Spring
Nikita Hasrajani
Penny Miller
Peter Lamb
Rupert Burchett
Simon Blackburn