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ERA 2025 unfair dismissal reform: what is changing and how employers might prepare 

ERA 2025 unfair dismissal reform: what is changing and how employers might prepare 

Chris Weaver, Partner and Elizabeth Shaw, Associate, unpack ERA 2025 reforms, reducing qualifying service for unfair dismissa…
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IN CASE: Employment Law Newsletter – Spring 2026

IN CASE: Employment Law Newsletter – Spring 2026

In this edition, we explore key issues for employers and senior executives in case law and legislation. We examine proposed r…
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State immunity

State immunity

Employment expert Ross Beaton, Senior Associate, explores the evolving law on state immunity in employment claims, analysing…
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Conditional love: Inside the rise of lifestyle clauses in modern prenups – Nick Manners for Spear’s Magazine

Conditional love: Inside the rise of lifestyle clauses in modern prenups – Nick Manners for Spear’s Magazine

Family expert Nick Manners, Partner and Head of the Family Department at Payne Hicks Beach, joins other leading family lawyer…
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Payne Hicks Beach recognised in Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026

Payne Hicks Beach recognised in Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026

In the latest edition of the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026, Payne Hicks Beach is recognised for its expert…
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Employers of high earners vulnerable to compensation cap lift – James Townsend for Personnel Today

Employers of high earners vulnerable to compensation cap lift – James Townsend for Personnel Today

James Townsend, Head of Employment at Payne Hicks Beach, shared his expert perspective on changes to employment law, promptin…
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When intermittent absence isn’t just sickness: Lessons from Pal v Accenture

When intermittent absence isn’t just sickness: Lessons from Pal v Accenture

Rianna Billington Purvis, Associate in the Employment team, reflects on a recent court ruling  in Pal v Accenture, highlighti…
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Payne Hicks Beach lawyers ranked in the Spear’s Family Lawyers Index 2026

Payne Hicks Beach lawyers ranked in the Spear’s Family Lawyers Index 2026

We are delighted that the latest edition of the Spear’s Family Lawyers Index features thirteen lawyers from our award-winning…
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Hipgnosis Music Ltd v Merck Mercuriadis and others: judgment. 

Hipgnosis Music Ltd v Merck Mercuriadis and others: judgment. 

Payne Hicks Beach is delighted to announce that it has successfully represented Merck Mercuriadis, the prominent music indust…
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The World’s Most Expensive Golden Visas – Matt Ingham for  Elite Traveler

The World’s Most Expensive Golden Visas – Matt Ingham for Elite Traveler

Matt Ingham, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has his comments featured in Elite Traveler, where he discusses golden visas highl…
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Political uncertainty over Starmer’s exit could affect mortgage costs and derail pensions reform – featured in multiple news outlets

Political uncertainty over Starmer’s exit could affect mortgage costs and derail pensions reform – featured in multiple news outlets

Tax expert Phineas Hirsch, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has his comments featured in the FT Adviser and Wealth Briefing disc…
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Misconduct Dismissals

Misconduct Dismissals

Employment experts Peter McRoberts, Partner, and George Clough, Associate, analyse how sections 15 and 108 Equality Act 2010…
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