Payne Hicks Beach
Values & Culture
Practice Areas
- Private Client & Wealth
- Family Law
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Real Estate
- Corporate & M&A
- Employment
- Immigration
Geographic Focus: UK and International
Training Contract
During the two-year training period, trainee solicitors usually spend six months in four of the firm's six specialist departments.
- Starting Salary: £50,000 per annum, rising to £53,000 per annum for the second year.
- Application Deadline: 28 March 2026
Mentorship
Partners, Senior Associates and many others devote a great deal of time to your development.
Notable Matters
Jamie Hurworth, Senior Associate at Payne Hicks Beach, featured in an article on reputation management for the super-rich.
Privacy & Media Law
Victoria Hingston, Family law expert, published an article on the landmark case White v White.
Family Law
Mark Jones and Hanna Basha discuss the implications of AI deepfakes on electoral integrity and reputation law in the UK.
Privacy & Media Law
Scott Goldstein, Property Disputes expert, provided commentary on the Renters’ Rights Act.
Property Law
Mark Jones, Criminal defence expert, commented on the refusal of Brits to show ID for age verification.
Criminal Defence
What Payne Hicks Beach Looks For
Key Competencies
- Excellence
- Client Focus
- Integrity
- Innovation
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Firm is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and all applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
- Coram’s Field’s Mentoring Scheme
Pro Bono
The firm supports Coram’s Fields, a youth development and safe play space, through fundraising, volunteering, and mentoring programmes.
Innovation
The firm has a long history of using innovation and creativity to challenge and find successful solutions for clients.
Quick Application Angles
- Highlight your ability to build strong client relationships.
- Demonstrate your commitment to excellence and integrity.
- Showcase any experience in high-net-worth client services.
- Emphasise your adaptability and innovative thinking.
- Prepare to discuss your understanding of family and private client work.
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