The ‘excellent’ team at Payne Hicks Beach LLP provides a ’first-class service’ under the joint direction of Rosamond McDowell and Martin Paisner. It frequently advises charities, philanthropists, public institutions, and other not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of issues. Areas of focus span tax, investments, and governance matters. It also frequently works with its dispute resolution, regulatory, and reputation management teams on charity disputes, and assists charities when facing regulatory intervention. Neasa Coen ,who was promoted to the partnership in June 2024, joined the firm from Forsters LLP in February 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Martin Paisner is hugely knowledgeable about charity law and management, but most importantly he cares about his clients. His concern is not just the bare bones legal issues. He is also concerned that one behaves thoughtfully.’
‘Martin Paisner is long established in the field of charity law with the experience and the qualities that we required. Neasa Coen provided expert drafting to reform and reshape our policies and bring them up to date. As a team, they worked professionally and really well together.’
- ‘Jonathan Gatward and Till Vere-Hodge are both highly experienced in their respective fields and we have full confidence in the advice they give us.'
‘Martin Paisner is formidable; one of the most thoughtful and well connected lawyers in the field. Very knowledgeable, patient enough to hear and comprehend the needs of clients, always enjoying a challenge! He manages detail and big picture.'
‘The team I work with at PHB are extremely professional. They are able to juggle a huge amount of varying work-streams against sometimes very short deadlines, but the advice given is always extremely helpful and thoughtful and shared in a timely manner.’
‘The individuals I work with at PHB are courteous and work driven. They consistently make themselves available to you so that deadlines are met. They provide advice which is considered and extremely helpful. ’
‘The team at PHB are very personable, detail focused and punctual with their services.’
‘Professionalism, tailored service and attention to detail. I greatly value Rosamond McDowell's speed of response, and no-nonsense and practical advice.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rosamond McDowell, Martin Paisner