Emma Copestake

Spear’s Review

Payne Hicks Beach partner Emma Copestake acts for HNWs, investors, developers, banks and institutions in complex and often multi-jurisdictional matters relating to residential property in London and beyond. She has particular expertise in niche areas of the law such as landlord and tenant matters, contentious and non-contentious enfranchisement/lease extensions and complex funding arrangements.

Copestake is known to have built long-standing relationships with many of her clients, some of whom have been with her for 25 years. ‘I think, increasingly, wealthy families want the person who is there for them’ she tells Spear’s. ‘I’ve got no financial interest other than to look after them, but I’ve got the experience and knowledge to be able to give the advice.’

Her firm reports that in many cases Copestake provides advice and support to multiple generations of the same family; on this, she says: ‘It’s incredibly rewarding and very humbling to have that huge responsibility.’

Adviser Profile

Emma advises on all aspects of residential property and has particular expertise in landlord and tenant matters, contentious and non-contentious enfranchisement/lease extensions, development, complex funding arrangements and ancillary tax matters. Her clients include private individuals, investors, developers, banks and institutions. She frequently acts for clients from overseas – often leading teams of advisers across different jurisdictions – and offers a ‘turnkey’ service for private individuals buying property for their own use. 

With her personal service she has built long-standing close relationships with many clients – often over three generations – and is regarded as ‘one of the best in the business’.