Emma Copestake
Payne Hicks Beach LLPEmma Copestake heads the practice at Payne Hicks Beach LLP, which regularly handles a range of high-end residential property matters. The team is best known for its work for privately wealthy clients, as well as international investors in high-value residential properties. The group has a wealth of expertise in leasehold enfranchisement, lease extensions and collective acquisitions, frequently collaborating with property disputes practice, and the private client team. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Paul Brecknell from Withers LLP in November 2023, and the joining of Peter Lamb (also from Withers LLP). Hannah Robinson was promoted to partner in June 2024.
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‘Payne Hicks Beach has an exceptional residential property team. It acts for a wide varierty of extremely rich private clients from Middle Eastern potentates to American film stars. The team is extremely approachable and provides a first class service.’
‘Particular mention must be made of Emma Copestake who has an extremely large personal following. She pursues her clients' goals with ruthless efficiency: she just gets things done. She combines her professional ability with considerable personal charm.'
‘Emma Copestake is outstanding. She goes all out for clients and her experience and abilities bring about positive results. I've worked with Emma for many years and no other private client real estate lawyer compares.’
‘A very responsive team, comparatively young members being given a lot of responsibility.’
‘Alexander Blain, a very good associate. Well organised and good on detail.’
- 'Emma Copstake is both supremely talented and responsive to our needs. Emma Copstake's commitment to outstanding customer service is her secret weapon and should be an example to all.'
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Emma Copestake