Payne Hicks Beach LLP

Family

Luke is a Senior Associate in the Family department.

Luke’s work represents the full spectrum of family law work: divorce, finances, children, relocation, cohabitation issues, and nuptial agreements. There are often international elements to his caseload – particularly in relation to offshore trusts.

Luke has has acted in a number of contested reported cases, and many more cases which have end in private and consensual resolutions.

In the non-contentious sphere, Luke also advises clients in the drafting and agreement of pre and post nuptial agreements.

Much of his caseload involves high net worth families with an international element.

Luke also writes widely on family law, including topics such as mental capacity, the role of trusts, and family businesses. He spoke at a Thought Leaders conference on the subject of Modern Relationships. Luke was also instrumental in PHB’s Mental Health and Family Breakdown initiative.

Luke joined Payne Hicks Beach as a trainee in 2015, qualified into the Family department in 2017 and was promoted to senior associate 2023.

Luke studied Theology at Durham University (2013) and completed his legal training at BPP (2015).