At Payne Hicks Beach LLP, the team offers a ‘broad range of experience across a wide range of real estate disputes’ to its clients, with particular strength in residential litigation. Matthew Spring oversees the team and has longstanding experience in residential real estate and landlord and tenant litigation. With a similarly focused practice, Scott Goldstein is also engaged in real estate professional negligence disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I have been instructed by Emma Copestake and Matthew Spring, as well as by Scott Goldstein. All three are excellent. Matthew Spring in particular has a very good tactical sense and has been a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘This old-established firm brings years of experience and expertise to bear in support of its talented team of property litigators.’

  • ‘Broad range of experience across a wide range of real estate disputes.’

  • ‘Matthew Spring - Meticulous in his attention to detail and desire to fight for the best result for the client. Very diligent and a great team player.'

  • ‘Centrally-based property litigation team handling high-value claims. Impressed with the commercial and client-focused service. Sensible delegation to Counsel on issues of importance.’

  • ‘Scott Goldstein is especially strong in identifying client objectives, formulating strategy, and providing robust and realistic advice on potential litigation outcomes. ’

Key clients

  • K Group Holdings Inc

Work highlights

Acting in High Court for multiple leaseholders at the 194 flat block at Northwood Hall, Highgate, to prevent them being forced to connect to a new heating and hot water system that would increase their burdens and liabilities.

Practice head

Matthew Spring

Other key lawyers

Scott Goldstein; Emma Copestake