Payne Hicks Beach LLP‘s broad expertise encompasses reputational attacks and pre-publication matters, as well as defamation, data protection and cyber issues. Praised by clients as a ’superb, skilled lawyer’, Dominic Crossley advises high-profile clients on harassment, privacy, and reputational concerns, particularly those relating to online media and pre-publication content. Hanna Basha's recent experience includes High Court litigation concerning breach of confidence, harassment, and data privacy. Andrew Willan leads high-value, cross-border disputes before the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Nick Grant is particularly adept at advising on pre-publication issues, while Francesca Sargent is skilled in media matters concerning privacy, defamation and data protection.
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Testimonials
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‘They are a terrific team, highly responsive and provide fantastic client service and care. Extremely good at supporting high profile individuals, families and institutions. I would always recommend them.'
‘Dominic Crossely is superb; he is a skilled lawyer who makes clients feeling truly supported. He is incredibly responsive and effective.'
‘An expert team who can draw on the knowledge of the other expert teams within PHB to ensure that clients have the best all round advice.’
‘Dominic Crossley is a legend in the field of media lawyers. He has fiercely loyal clients who recognise his star qualities.'
- 'Andrew Willan is a fantastic lawyer with all round expertise and a particular solid knowledge of all aspects of media law.'
‘Hanna Basha is an exceptional lawyer. She combines first rate analytical ability with a human touch and an understanding of the motivations of parties in disputes.'
Key clients
- Georgia Harrison
- Jeremy Kyle
- Michael Rosen
- Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein
- The Estate of Baroness Thatcher
- Nick Hargrave
- Kyle Walker
- Steve Coogan
- Merck Mercuriadis
Work highlights
Advised Princess Haya in relation to investigations into and the establishment of the cyber-attack of Princess Haya and her associates.
Acted for Jeremy Kyle in relation to the highly publicised Inquest into the death of Steve Dymond.
Represented Nick Hargrave, the Defendant, in defamation proceedings in the High Court.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Dominic Crossley; Hanna Basha; Andrew Willan
Other key lawyers
Nick Grant; Francesca Sargent