High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Payne Hicks Beach LLP
Payne Hicks Beach guards our clients’ rights and reputations through our extensive experience in the laws of defamation, privacy, data protection, cyber, breach of confidence and harassment.
Our lawyers have been involved in ground-breaking cases and have established some of the most significant developments in this area. We know how the media works and the importance of moving quickly to protect our clients.
We act for high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, company owners and directors on cases that encompass a wide range of circumstances and situations. We stop and shape stories before publication and broadcast to remove false allegations and private and confidential information through negotiation, court action and securing injunctions when necessary. We represent clients in high court litigation and we have worked in a number of leading cases in defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, phone-hacking, data theft and cyber-crime.
We limit unfair damage to reputation by preventing the further spread of allegations and information, removing false or private information from the internet and tracking down anonymous posters including on social media. We also protect those who are being harassed, stalked or blackmailed and who are the victims of data breaches and cyber-crime.
We act discretely and sensitively to understand the issues clients face and solve them as quickly as possible.
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Payne Hicks Beach has a well-established presence in reputation management. The firm has a strong team that manages defamation and reputation management issues for high net worth individuals and celebrities.
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The Payne Hicks Beach team has a bespoke, high-end reputation and incredibly good client-handling skills. Their way of operating makes clients feel very cared for, as they get a lot of senior-level attention.
Payne Hicks Beach always displays a flawless understanding of the crucial interactions between the media, individuals and companies for whom a continuing good reputation is commercially, professionally or personally vital. They have the experience and creativity to both protect reputation from media threats and, on occasion, turn those threats into opportunities to use the media to promote reputation.
The Payne Hicks Beach defamation and reputation management department is one of the leading teams in the country, trusted by ultra high net worth individuals to manage some of the most sensitive matters they'll ever face. They recognise the need to deploy a range of different strategies and tactics to deliver for their clients and have an enviable track record of success.
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Dominic Crossley is head of Payne Hicks Beach's dispute resolution practice and remains a popular choice for defamation and privacy advice. He has long-standing experience advising high net worth individuals, with celebrities, entrepreneurs and business leaders among his client base.
Dominic Crossley is an excellent lawyer, a shrewd tactician and is good at dealing with clients and opponents alike.
Dominic is first class in every way.
Dominic Crossley is one of the leading lawyers of his generation and is absolutely at the top of his game.
Hanna Basha advises corporate clients, as well as notable individuals, on a wide range of defamation and privacy matters. She is well versed in handling highly complex reputational issues, advising on media and crisis-management strategies.
Hanna Basha is the model professional adviser. She sees the big picture always but is highly responsive and detailed in high-stakes situations.
Hanna offers faultless analysis and rapid decision making in time-sensitive and high-pressure situations. She has a very good client manner and is strategic in her approach.
Hanna Basha is outstanding.
Andrew Willan has a background in commercial litigation, with expertise that includes defamation, privacy harassment and data protection work.
Andrew Willan is a thoroughly good lawyer who is an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Andrew has great client-handling skills and manages to get the client's confidence and trust.
Nick Grant offers expertise in a broad range of reputation management issues. He handles matters relating to phone hacking and defamation. He frequently advises on pre-publication matters.
Nick Grant is a fantastic lawyer.
Nick Grant is experienced and sound of judgement. He provides reassurance amidst a media storm.
Nick is always responsive, helpful and thoughtful.
Head of Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth
Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth
Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth
Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth
Provided by Payne Hicks Beach LLP
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