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Gemma Chapman writes for Family Law Journal on protecting the child’s narrative

16th January 2025

3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist family law barrister Gemma Chapman, has written for Family Law Journal on the training currently available for professionals on how to preserve the integrity of a young person’s account of abuse. In her article, “Persistent failure to protect the child’s narrative – time for change?”, Gemma discusses how, despite long established guidance and authorities on the subject, oftentimes a young person’s account of abuse is captured in a manner...

Michelle Marnham and Hamish Dunlop will be attending the Child Brain Injury Conference organised by The Brain Injury Group

16th January 2025

3PB’s Head of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Michelle Marnham will be chairing the Child Brain Injury Conference, organised by the Brain Injury Group. 3PB’s Hamish Dunlop, is also set to speak at the conference and will present a legal update, offering practical advice based on child brain injury cases. The Brain Injury Group provides support for individuals and families affected by brain injuries. They have in-house advisors and a network of trusted professionals with...

Alex Whatley will be speaking at the Civil Ligation Conference for the Bournemouth Law Society

15th January 2025

3PB’s commercial and property barrister Alex Whatley will be speaking at the Civil Litigation Conference on the Thursday 27th March for the Bournemouth Law Society. The conference is taking place at The Carlton Hotel in Bournemouth. To book your ticket for this event, please click here. The cost is £100 for members and £150 for non-members. Alex Whatley is recommended in both Chambers and Partners UK and Legal 500 as a top commercial litigation barrister....

Dorian Day and Samantha Smith in key Court of Appeal case on revoking adoption orders

13th January 2025

3PB's family law barristers Dorian Day  and Samantha Smith appeared in today's landmark Court of Appeal case that has ruled that there is no inherent jurisdiction to revoke adoption orders. Judgement in the case of Re X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) has brought clarity to the law, but will be cold comfort to many families seeking a legal remedy following the permanent breakdown of an adoption. The case concerned two teenage girls...