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On 22nd May, Michelle Marnham will be walking 50 kilometres in aid of Demelza Hospice Care for Children. The walk will be from Sittingborne to Eltham and will take the best part of 11 hours.  If you wish to sponsor Michelle, please click here. More information on her chosen charity can be found here.

Frank Feehan QC advised the Respondent (ZN – father) in the matter of N (Children) [2016] UKSC 15. The issue in the case was whether the future of two young girls should be decided by the UK courts or by the authorities in Hungary, both children being nationals of Hungary. The Supreme Court decided that jurisdiction lies with the courts of the member state where the child is habitually resident, in this case England To...

The seminar will address (1) The approach of OHIM and/or the UK courts to genuine use, acquired distinctiveness, infringement and injunctive relief, and (2) The impact of the changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2015/2424 (amending Council Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 on the Community Trade Mark) on current procedure and approach. Victoria will provide an analysis of relevant case law on the afore-mentioned subjects and will also provide an insight into the practice and procedure in...

Michael Parroy QC, led James Byrne of 9 Gough Square and Sheena Cassidy of 3PB in the confiscation proceedings against Tom Hayes, the first individual to be convicted after trial for the manipulation of LIBOR. Hayes was ordered to pay £878,806, relating to bonuses, pay increases and other incentives he received in part due to his manipulation of LIBOR. Michael Parroy QC successfully argued that Hayes' illegal actions had led to his having enhanced status...

On 14th April Alex Line and Charlotte Hadfield of the 3PB's education law team provided training to Somerset County Council on school admissions law. The talk included a consideration of fairness and natural justice in admissions appeal hearings; the impact of legislation such as the Equality Act 2010 to school admissions; and a focus on Infant Class Size appeals in particular relating to children with parents in the armed forces.

TCC Group Head Peter Collie will be talking at the CIOB’s training event on Contracts (variations and changes) to be held at Salutem Ltd, Catherine Street, Aston, Birmingham, W.Midlands, B6 5RS on Tuesday 10 May 2016 at 18.00 hrs. For more information, please click here. To view Peter Collie’s profile please click here.

Following the long line of appellate authorities and conflicting cases that have emerged in recent years, this week Joe England represented a care home business that is part of one of the largest national partnerships of care homes, successfully having two claims dismissed. The cases were being closely watched by the national business and have very significant ramifications for the chain and the wider care sector. One of the central issues examined in the case...

3PB is delighted to announce that Gemma White (Call 2009) formerly of 12 College Place has joined Chambers.  Based in Winchester, Gemma further strengthens our Criminal and Trading Standards teams. She has particular experience in fraud and consumer protection from Unfair Trading Regulations and her addition reflects Chambers continued commitment to providing a quality service. To view Gemma's profile, please click here.

Mathew Gullick was junior counsel for the Justice Secretary in The Queen (on the applications of Hallam and Nealon) v Secretary of State for Justice [2016] EWCA Civ 355 in which the Court of Appeal has ruled that the definition of “miscarriage of justice” in section 133(1ZA) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 is not incompatible with Article 6(2) of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) (the presumption of innocence).  The definition provides that...

A strong delegation of 3PB’s Personal Injury team attended the recent Personal Injury Bar Association Annual Conference at St Catherine’s College, Oxford University. Delegates considered and reviewed a variety of topical issues, both legal and medical, with presentations both from counsel, the judiciary and medical experts. 3PB's Personal Injury Group provide broad expertise in all aspects of personal injury and clinical negligence matters. Our large team of experienced practitioners, from experienced Silks to recently qualified...

On the anniversary of the CDM Regulations 2015 coming into force, Seb Oram presents a LexisNexis webinar on their effect and on the practical issues that they raise for the Construction and Engineering sectors. The webinar, co-hosted with Sean Elson of Pinsent Masons, is available here.   Seb is a Construction and Commercial Law barrister. To view his profile please click here.

On 6 April 2016 3PB Barristers Paul Newman and Christopher Edwards took part in a Mediation Update and Mock Mediation at Cardiff University. The Wales Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Association of Wales & Border Counties Mediators and 3PB Barristers jointly organised the event. Paul Newman delivered the keynote address, speaking to an audience of around 75 lawyers and mediation professionals. The mock mediation followed, which allowed the cast members to display...