• Victoria Jones to speak at London ITMA seminar on 10 May 2016 on 'The Future of the CTM/EUTM'

    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...

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  • Michael Parroy QC represents SFO in Tom Hayes confiscation hearing

    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...

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  • Alex Line and Charlotte Hadfield education law barristers provide in house training

    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.

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  • 3PB's Peter Collie to talk at CIOB Training on 10 May 2016

    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.

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  • Sleep-in Shifts and the National Minimum Wage: 3PB Barrister Joe England succeeds for national partnership of care homes

    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...

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  • Gemma White, Criminal Law Barrister, joins 3PB

    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.

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  • Court of Appeal rules miscarriage of justice compensation law does not breach ECHR

    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...

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  • 3PB Personal Injury Barristers attend PIBA Annual Conference in Oxford

    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...

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  • The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: a year on

    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.

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  • On 6 April 2016 3PB Barristers Paul Newman and Christopher Edwards took part in a Mediation Update and Mock Mediation at Cardiff University.

    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...

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  • R v Jogee (Appellant) Supreme Court 2016 UKSC 8 - a commentary by 3PB criminal law barrister Berenice Mulvanny following this Supreme Court decision

    Berenice Mulvanny, criminal law barrister at 3PB provides an informative and insightful commentary on the recent Supreme Court decision in R v Jogee (Appellant) Supreme Court 2016 UKSC 8 on the principles of accessories and joint enterprise. To read the full PDF article, please click this link. Berenice Mulvanny is a criminal law barrister (Call: 2009) who advises on the full range of criminal work from sexual offences, violence and drugs to dishonesty offences and...

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  • Katie Lee provides an insightful case review on WEATHERFORD GLOBAL PRODUCTS LTD V. HYDROPATH HOLDINGS LTD AND OTHERS [2014] EWHC 3243 (TCC)

    3PB’s Katie Lee examines a popular misconception among directors seeking sanctuary behind the corporate veil that the veil will protect them from any personal liability in the event that their company is sued (or sues).

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