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Payne Hicks Beach LLP

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The real estate litigation team at Payne Hicks Beach LLP has a strong track record acting for high-net-worth individuals in the central London residential sector. In particular, leasehold disputes are an area of expertise, alongside professional negligence and countryside issues. The ‘very experienced and accomplished’ Matthew Spring spearheads the department, specialising in leasehold enfranchisement and other landlord and tenant matters. Scott Goldstein is experienced representing noteworthy clients on both commercial and residential matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Matthew Spring is a very experienced and accomplished litigator who has made it his business to understand, in-depth, all the history of the litigation at the mansion block which is the subject of the litigation. This provides him with an advantage over the opposition lawyers.’

  • ‘Matthew Spring is entirely dedicated to acheiiving the best outcome possible for his clients. He works extraordinarily hard to ensure that they receive the best possible service.’

  • ‘Scott Goldstein handles difficult cases with ease - he addresses all angles and is assiduous and thorough in his preparation and presentation of the paperwork, enabling complicated matters to be readily digested and put forward to the client's best advantage.’

  • ‘The team is well-known for private client work and has a good range of resources from residential and commercial landlord and tenant work, to tax and wills work so that he can provide good all-round advice.’

  • ‘Matthew Spring is very detail-orientated and goes the extra mile for his clients. A robust and effective litigator who deals well with challenging and demanding clients.’

  • ‘Scott Goldstein has proved to be an excellent solicitor; tenacious yet considered and always ready to consider any angle to assist his clients.’

  • ‘They are very tenacious and knowledgeable litigators. Their quality of work is tremendous given the size of the team, and they are able to collaborate to great effect with the exceptional family law team at the firm.’

  • ‘Matthew Spring embodies the firm's approach, combining tradition and modernity. He's a punchy litigator who knows how to press his clients' case all the way, and leaves no stone unturned and no angle unexplored.’

Key clients

  • Morshead Mansions Limited
  • K Group Holdings Inc and Park Lane Holdings Inc.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Spring

Other key lawyers

Scott Goldstein