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Paige Layzell-Payne

Associate, Litigation Paige qualified into the firm’s Litigation team in September 2024, having completed her training at Sinclair Gibson. She works closely with other members of the department to advise on inheritance disputes and Court of Protection applications and regularly collaborates with the Private Client department where probate and trust matters become contentious. Before qualifying as a solicitor, Paige spent five years as a specialist at Sotheby’s. She is developing a niche practice in art law and regularly assists on matters involving high-value artworks and collections. Originally from Bermuda, Paige gained legal experience with a number of offshore firms prior to joining Sinclair Gibson and maintains strong links with offshore practitioners. · Sinclair Gibson LLP

EnglandLitigation, Private Client

About

Associate in Sinclair Gibson’s Litigation team who qualified in September 2024; she advises on inheritance disputes and Court of Protection applications and regularly collaborates with the Private Client department on contentious probate and trust matters. She is developing a niche art law practice involving high-value artworks and collections, following five years as a specialist at Sotheby’s and earlier legal experience with offshore firms in Bermuda.

Practice areas

LitigationPrivate ClientProbate & TrustsArt Law

Office

Expertise

Inheritance disputesCourt of Protection applicationsContentious probate and trust mattersArt law (high‑value artworks and collections)Offshore/Bermuda legal work

Education

  • BA (Theology), Newnham College, University of Cambridge
  • Master's, King’s College London
  • PGDL, BPP University
  • LPC, The University of Law

Admissions

  • Solicitor, England and Wales (qualified September 2024)