Latest News
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3PB crime and regulatory barrister Jonathan Underhill, who is a specialist in financial crime, successfully prosecuted a defendant for possession of £800,000 in cryptocurrency and £20,000 in cash. The D was charged with money laundering offences relating to Bitcoin and other crypto-assets as well as cash stemming from the sale of cannabis edibles on the Dark Web. Jonathan was instructed by the Complex Case Unit of Wessex CPS to advise on the case from the...
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3PB’s Intellectual Property specialist barrister Victoria Jones acted for Google LLC, in an Appeal to the Appointed Person. Victoria Jones acted for Google LLC, a respondent to an appeal brought by Shorts International Ltd against Google's successful opposition to its application to register “SHORTIE” as a trade mark. In the appeal to the appointed person, the original decision of the hearing officer was upheld with the appointed person finding that the hearing officer had not erred in refusing...
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Stephen Wildblood KC writes and directs a short film, lasting 5 ½ minutes, telling the story of a mother (Angie) who has retained two children (James [12] and Martha [4]) in New York against the wishes of their English father, Zac. Angie has been in New York with the children for two months and wishes to remain there with them. Zac wants them all to return to London, where they had been living as a...
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3PB's disciplinary barristers Daniel Brown and Louise Hartley, instructed by Laura Hannah of law firm Stephensons, acted for the senior midwife Ms Richmond in the major new test case of Richmond v NMC [2025] EWHC 1828 (Admin). This case is a rare example of the High Court refusing to extend an interim order on the application of the NMC. An Interim Conditions of Practice Order was imposed on Ms Richmond on 11 January 2024 and reviewed on three occasions. The allegations...
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Events & Seminars
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In-Person
Strategic Insights for Landlord and Tenant Litigation
Date: Thursday 11th Sep 2025 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Venue: 3PB Birmingham 3PB's Property and Estates Group invites you to join us for an evening seminar looking at a range of topics relating to landlord and tenant litigation. This session will provide actionable guidance on presenting cases effectively, understanding legacy section 21 requirements (which are still in force), complying with the Renters Rights Act and managing possession enforcement. Tailored for landlord and tenant solicitors, the session offers key strategies for improving case outcomes and updates on the…
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In-Person
Expert Witnesses and the Criminal Justice System 2025
Date: Friday 12th Sep 2025 Time: 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Venue: The Guildhall, Winchester Following the success of last year’s event, 3PB Barristers’ Crime and Regulatory Crime team invites you to another engaging afternoon focused on expert witnesses and networking opportunities - designed specifically for all professionals in the criminal and regulatory law community. There is no charge to attend. Spaces are limited so please book early to secure your place. Please extend the invitation to other members of your team. Please click the link below to register for…
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From cross examination to appeals: a comprehensive guide to IP success
Date: Wednesday 1st Oct 2025 Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Venue: Marsham Court Hotel, 3 Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AB 3PB's and Trethowans' Intellectual Property Law Teams invite you to attend our seminar 'From cross examination to appeals: a comprehensive guide to IP success' on Wednesday 1 October, from 5pm in Bournemouth. Hosted by Trethowans IP and Technology partner Laura Trapnell, the event will include presentations from 3PB's Intellectual Property barristers Nicole Bollard, Faizul Azman and Mark Wilden covering: How to approach descriptive marks, whether you are supporting or opposing them, and how to present persuasive arguments Essential techniques…
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3PB Employment Law Conference 2025
Date: Thursday 16th Oct 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 5:15 pm Venue: 3PB Birmingham - Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Birmingham, B4 6AT Join 3PB’s employment and discrimination group for employment talks and interactive sessions. Our team of barristers will share the topics and issues that they are increasingly encountering in the ET and offer some practical tips and insight to help you to navigate the tribunal more effectively. Topics Opening Remarks with Mathew Gullick KC Navigating Neurodiversity and Stress Neuro-atypicality, mental health and stress in employment disputes - tips on how to navigate the issues that can present…
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