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Resources ahead of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 coming into force on 6 April

1st April 2022

Ahead of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 coming into force on 6 April this year, Hamish Dunlop and Poonam Bhari (pictured here), both senior juniors within 3PB’s family law team, hosted a webinar on the topic, aiming to provide background, context and guidance on the new legislation. The event attracted over one 1000 registrants. Hamish and Poonam have put together a Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 resources page where practitioners who might...

Amy Beddis to contribute to the Financial Remedies Journal’s new blog

31st March 2022

3PB’s specialist family finance barrister Amy Beddis (pictured here) has been invited to contribute to the Financial Remedies Journal’s new Blog which recently launched. Headed by HHJ Edward Hess, the journal aims to promote serious and high-level debate and thought about the workings of the world of financial remedies, both substantively and procedurally and inside and outside of court. Read Amy’s first post, entitled “Armed Forces Pension Scheme: Points to Consider…”. View Amy Beddis' profile here....

Thomas Acworth’s client acquitted of causing death by careless driving

21st March 2022

3PB’s specialist crime barrister Thomas Acworth, pictured here, recently acted for a lorry driver, who was accused of killing an elderly motorist in road traffic collision. The driver was reversing his flat-bed lorry into a building site when the deceased’s vehicle collided with him.  The Crown alleged that he had not checked his mirrors prior to carrying out the manoeuvre.   The deceased suffered two brain haemorrhages. Having analysed the medical evidence in detail, Thomas decided...

Amy Beddis discusses potential challenges faced by single parents ahead of National Single Parents’ Day

17th March 2022

Specialist family barrister Amy Beddis explores how society can support single parents ahead of National Single Parents’ Day on 21 March. In this article she looks at how society can support single parents and separated families, what practical support is available and how finances can be affected causing additional challenges. The need (and wish) to work plays a huge part in those additional pressures; no more so than at the Bar. Amy looks at how...

Jakob Reckhenrich considers the unlikely prospect of paying court judgments by instalments

15th March 2022

3PB’s specialist commercial litigation barrister Jakob Reckhenrich, pictured here, advises clients on the court's approach to requests to pay judgments by instalments. In this newly-penned article, Jakob analyses the relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and the recent case law interpreting those provisions. Jakob advises that judgment debtors are usually required to pay within 14 days and that it is for judgment creditors to decide what means of enforcement to use, including the...

Former music producer, now-barrister Mark Wilden advises on music royalty dispute

14th March 2022

3PB specialist intellectual barrister Mark Wilden, pictured here, has recently critiqued the key new case of Hebden v Domino Recording Company Ltd [2022] EWHC 74 (IPEC), which concerns royalties for music streaming and downloads and could have a significant effect on the UK music industry. In the case, recording artist Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) brought a claim against his former record company, Domino, about royalties for streaming and downloads under a 2001 contract. Hebden claimed...

Lola-Rose Avery sees the courts called upon to decide on legality of COVID-19 vaccinations for children

11th March 2022

3PB’s specialist family law barrister, Lola-Rose Avery, pictured here, sees the courts likely to have to officiate in disputes arising from the UK Government approving COVID-19 vaccinations for children over the age of 5. In a highly-topical review of current case law and regulations, Lola-Rose looks at potential family law disputes between parents, grandparents and guardians over conflicting views about a child being given the vaccination. Recent cases have established the specific considerations that the...

William Hansen authorised to sit as a High Court Judge in the Chancery Division

10th March 2022

3PB congratulates William Hansen, pictured here, on his recent authorisation to sit as a High Court Judge in the Chancery Division. His appointment will be effective from 7th March 2022 for six years. William Hansen specialises in both public and regulatory law, and property and commercial law. He has recently appeared in a series of important cases in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and is a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel. ...

Lola-Rose Avery speaks out on the importance of role models on International Women’s Day

9th March 2022

3PB family law barrister Lola-Rose Avery, pictured here, has published an article on the importance of role models for the Bar Council to coincide with International Women’s Day yesterday. In this article for the Bar Council's Women in Law blog series, Lola-Rose reflects on her own experiences looking up to and working alongside inspirational women throughout her journey to becoming and practising as a barrister in the UK. Lola-Rose also reflects upon her career as...

Celebrating role models on International Women’s Day

8th March 2022

Today, International Women’s Day (8 March), gives us an opportunity to celebrate the amazing collection of 3PB women working at the Bar across all areas of practice, not just today, but every day. During the last 12 months there have been far too many career milestones reached by women who call 3PB their professional home than we could possibly do justice to here. Some of these include three female barristers being appointed as Recorders including...

Max Schofield completes Advocates pro-bono 25 for 25 challenge

2nd March 2022

3PB’s specialist commercial barrister Max Schofield, pictured here, has recently completed Advocate's pro-bono "25 for 25" challenge. This prompts barristers to provide 25 hours of pro-bono advice to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the well-known pro bono charity. Advocate said of Max : ‘‘It is truly wonderful to have such dedicated and compassionate barristers as yourself, who continually prioritise access to justice for all, and make time for pro bono on top of their busy...

Nick Robinson successfully appeals against sentence in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

24th February 2022

3PB criminal defence barrister Nick Robinson (pictured here) represented PS who was sentenced to 6 years’ imprisonment for serious sexual offences against two victims. Nick’s written grounds of appeal persuaded the Single Judge Mr Justice Jacobs to grant leave to appeal against sentence. Following oral submissions before the Full Court, Lord Justice Bean, Mr Justice Sweeny and HHJ Griffiths-Jones QC The Recorder of Maidstone, Nick successfully argued that the sentence of 6 years was manifestly...