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Payne Hicks Beach LLP

Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Payne Hicks Beach LLP

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About

Provided by Payne Hicks Beach LLP

Payne Hicks Beach specialises in the full range of UK immigration services including:

    • applications and advice all UK immigration categories with a particular focus on HNW and UHNW individuals; 
    • advice on British Citizenship and Indefinite Leave to Remain;
    • corporate raiding, international protection and human rights applications;
    • human rights appeals and judicial review applications; 
    • sponsor licences and prevention of illegal working.

We act for a wide range of clients, including high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, families and businesses, often working alongside other advisors, family offices and wealth managers. Able to advise on the full range of UK immigration applications, we provide services from initial entry to the UK, all the way through to British citizenship - working around timing that fits our clients, finding bespoke solutions for individuals and their employers.

When issues arise, whether as a result of economic or political forces in your country of origin or whilst in the UK, we are highly experienced and adept at handling immigration needs at short notice including applications for political asylum, immigration appeals and judicial review applications.

Our approach is bespoke and pragmatic, and we pride ourselves on taking a forward-thinking approach to our clients’ immigration matters, ensuring they are fully advised of their obligations and how to ensure compliance with the constantly evolving legislation.

Chambers Review

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Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Payne Hicks Beach advises high net worth clients on sophisticated immigration matters including complex visa applications and leave to remain advice. The firm is also recognised for assisting clients with complex asylum claims, judicial review proceedings and immigration matters with human rights elements.

Strengths

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  • Payne Hicks Beach's immigration department operates in a coordinated and structured way that reflects effective teamwork and sound supervision.

    Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team at Payne Hicks Beach really understand the strategy required when dealing with high net worth individuals, including the importance of building the strongest evidence possible, complying with deadlines and maintaining a cooperative relationship with the Home Office.

    Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Payne Hicks Beach covers the entire spectrum of high net worth individual immigration.

    Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kathryn Bradbury
    Band 1Kathryn Bradbury

    Kathryn Bradbury

    Kathryn Bradbury has particular expertise in high net worth immigration. Bradbury's matters often include complex and sensitive issues for ultra-wealthy international clients.

    • Kathryn is a very long-established name dealing with complex high net worth situations.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kathryn's handling of my matter reflected a strong ability to manage complex cases over time and to maintain focus on achieving a sustainable outcome.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kathryn Bradbury has very high levels of experience in the field. She is a very good lawyer and is very dedicated while caring about her client.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kathryn Bradbury is absolutely fantastic. She is just incredibly calm and has really good knowledge.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kathryn is commercial, responsive and empathetic to clients' needs. Her service and delivery is outstanding and she is one of the best individuals in the field in the UK.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Matt Ingham
    Band 1Matt Ingham

    Matt Ingham

    Matt Ingham is head of the citizenship and immigration department at Payne Hicks Beach. He is very experienced in immigration work, advising on human rights issues and complex asylum work in addition to more typical applications.

    • Matt is at the forefront of complex immigration work.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matt is one of the most creative and brilliant lawyers with whom I have ever worked, and is also extremely human.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matt is a go-to for high net worth immigration in the UK.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matt is extremely accomplished and he is top of his game in this field. He is also very, very good with clients and very commercial.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth

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