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Advice type
Divorces
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Legal - Complex family matters
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
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Legal Advisory Services
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United Kingdom
Middle East
Katie Parkes
Spear's Review
A legal director at Payne Hicks Beach, Katie Parkes specialises in cases that are complex and cross-border, often involving foreign nationals or international assets. ‘I’m primarily dealing with clients who are bringing a claim or responding to claim in this [UK] jurisdiction,’ she explains. She also frequently advises on prenuptial agreements, where assets can exceed over £1 billion.
In 2022, she worked on the high-profile Princess Haya case alongside Baroness Fiona Shackleton and Nick Manners, and has represented UHNW clients in major cases such as Collardeau-Fuchs v Fuchs [2022], a high-value child maintenance dispute.
Parkes tells Spear’s that clients value her direct approach. ‘I cut to the chase. You’re not paying me to like me, you’re paying me for my advice. It’s about having frank conversations with clients so they know where they stand but also making them feel like they’re being listened to.’
Rank: Rising star
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