Payne Hicks Beach has appointed Thomas Moran and Sarah Gogan as Partners, further strengthening the firm's capabilities in high-value residential property, and citizenship and immigration.
The appointments reflect Payne Hicks Beach's continued investment in its private wealth practice, supporting growing demand from international families and business owners for integrated legal advice.
Thomas will lead the Residential Property team, specialising in prime and super-prime London residential property. He advises UK and international individuals, families, investors and private banks on high-value property transactions, agricultural acquisitions, financing arrangements and landlord and tenant matters. He is highly regarded for delivering commercially focused advice on sophisticated property and wealth structures.
Sarah joins the Citizenship and Immigration team with more than 23 years' experience advising high-net-worth individuals, international families and prominent public figures on complex cross-border matters. Her practice covers immigration, nationality, human rights, political asylum and international protection. She works strategically with leading white collar criminal defence lawyers from around the world, and her asylum work often runs in parallel to extradition defence, sanctions, Interpol notices and asset seizure.
Lucas Moore, Chair of the Management Board at Payne Hicks Beach, said: "We are delighted to welcome Sarah and Thomas to the partnership. Both are recognised leaders in their fields and bring exceptional experience advising high-net-worth and international clients. Their appointments strengthen our ability to deliver joined-up advice across a broad range of private client matters and reflect our commitment to investing in outstanding talent."
Sarah has advised political figures, business leaders, members of royal families and other internationally prominent individuals on sensitive legal and reputational issues across multiple jurisdictions.
Sarah Gogan said: "Payne Hicks Beach has an outstanding reputation for advising private clients on their most important personal, family and business matters. I am delighted to join the firm and look forward to working with colleagues across the business to support clients facing increasingly complex international challenges."
Thomas is recognised for his expertise in the London luxury property market and regularly advises high-net-worth individuals and families on significant residential acquisitions and disposals, working closely with private client and tax advisers to support wider wealth planning objectives.
Thomas Moran said: "I am thrilled to be joining Payne Hicks Beach. The firm's reputation in the private client market is second to none, and its collaborative approach is highly attractive to clients with sophisticated property and wealth planning requirements. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the Property team."
