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Payne Hicks Beach LLP

Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : 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 application; 
  • 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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  • Their approach is individually tailored and they come up with unique solutions.

    Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • They specialise in matters that are complex, often with political implications as well as legal ones. In my experience, clients are invariably happy with the service.

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  • Payne Hicks Beach has a strong team of solicitors dealing with high net worth clients. I have every confidence to refer them to my clients.

    Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Payne Hicks Beach goes above and beyond to understand each client’s situation and explores potential legal challenges to achieve its clients' immigration objectives.

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  • Their expertise, professionalism and client-focused approach set them apart. They handle complex immigration matters with precision and efficiency, making the process seamless for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kathryn Bradbury
    Band 1Kathryn Bradbury

    Kathryn Bradbury

    Kathryn Bradbury is head of the citizenship and immigration department at Payne Hicks Beach. She has particular expertise in the immigration space.

    • Kathryn's ability to navigate the immigration system to address client needs is second-to-none.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kathryn is my go-to immigration lawyer in London. Clients are confident in her within the first ten minutes. She thinks outside the box and creates stand-out solutions.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kathryn is a brilliant lawyer who knows exactly what to do to address clients’ problems.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kathryn Bradbury is thorough and straightforward in her advice, giving me confidence to refer those who need assistance to her.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Matt Ingham
    Band 2Matt Ingham

    Matt Ingham

    Matt Ingham is very experienced in immigration work, advising on human rights issues and complex asylum work in addition to more typical applications.

    • Matt Ingham is a superb, tactical lawyer who goes the extra mile for the client.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matt is very good strategically at looking at the whole case and is determined to get the right result for his clients. He ensures that no stone is left unturned.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Matt has deep knowledge of all areas of immigration and nationality law and goes above and beyond for his clients.

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    • Matt is very easy to work with, tactically astute and maintains excellent client care. He is my first choice for dealing with asylum cases.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Payne Hicks Beach LLP (2)

UK-wide

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    Kathryn Bradbury

    Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals

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  • Profile image of Matt Ingham

    Matt Ingham

    Head of Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals

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