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    David Parratt KC (Scot) and Nick Kaplan successful in preliminary issues trial

    3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist commercial and contractual dispute barristers David Parratt KC (Scot) and Nick Kaplan have successfully acted for the Defendants in Microlise Limited v James Kemball Limited & Anor [2023] EWHC 579 (KB), a preliminary issues trial between a transport logistics group of companies and the supplier of transport telemetry devices fitted into the cabs of lorries. The case in questions revolves around the terms under which the Claimant (Microlise Limited)...

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    Emma Waldron sees childminder suspension lifted in Ofsted appeal

    3PB education barrister Emma Waldron (pictured here) recently saw her client, a registered childminder, successfully appeal against her continued suspension by Ofsted. Emma was instructed by Francesca Snape at Markel Law in Manchester. The First-tier Tribunal Care Standards hearing was held in front of Tribunal Judge Ian Robertson and two specialist members, Michele Tynan and Dr David Cochran. The tribunal were taken by Emma to the Upper Tribunal decision in Ofsted v GM & WM...

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    Open Day at Winchester Crown Court attracts 5,000 visitors

    This Saturday 18 March saw Winchester Crown Court open its doors to the public, attracting over 5,000 people to an event organised by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Criminal Justice Board and Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service. Visitors were able to visit prison cells and vans, learn about career opportunities in criminal justice and see a mock trial staged by real judges, barristers, solicitors and police officers. 3PB's Winchester office had a starring...

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    Top South Coast children law solicitor-advocate transfers to 3PB

    Top children expert Nigel Hawkins (pictured here), who qualified as a solicitor in 1994 and has over 25 years’ experience of advocacy in family law and specialises in public and private children proceedings, has joined the 80-strong family team at national chambers 3 Paper Buildings (3PB). A member of the Law Society's Children Law Accreditation Scheme, Nigel is a regular favourite of court-appointed Children's Guardians - and the former head of the Child Care Department...

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    Advocate launches new platform for Bar in the Community

    The Bar’s legal advice and representation charity Advocate has launched a new online platform for its volunteering scheme Bar in the Community. Bar in the Community enables barristers and chambers’ professionals to support local and national charities, causes and communities through volunteering their professional skills and support. From becoming a trustee or committee member to advising on legislation and facilitating training and workshops, Bar in the Community offers legal professionals the opportunity to volunteer their time...

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    Bridging the Bar Celebrates Win at Legal Awards

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is pleased to announce that it’s partner charity Bridging the Bar won the 2023 Equality and Diversity award at the Birmingham Law Society’s 2023 Legal Awards on Thursday 9 March. The Birmingham Law Society is the largest regional Law Society outside of London and represents more than 5000 legal professionals across Birmingham and the Greater Midlands. The society’s annual Legal Awards covers 12 award categories, recognising the region’s best legal...

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    Elizabeth McGrath KC chairs the Jersey International Child Law Conference

    The second Jersey International Child Law Conference, sponsored by law firm Corbett Le Quesne, was chaired by 3 Paper Buildings' (3PB) family barrister and silk Elizabeth McGrath KC. The conference took place on Friday at The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel in St Helier. The child law conference was again hugely successful with delegates hearing on both private and public law issues. The theme was “Breaking the Cycle”, with sessions led by lawyers, psychologists and experts...

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    12-month sentencing powers for magistrates reversed – but why?

    Oliver Hirsch, criminal law and personal injury barrister at 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) discusses the abolition of the 12-month sentencing powers given to magistrates last year. In May 2022, the maximum custodial sentence that the magistrates’ court could hand down for a single either way offence doubled from 6 to 12 months, however this has been revoked less than a year later, with the 6-month limit coming back into force on 30 March 2023....

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  • CoPComm Episode March 2023

    CoP Comm Episode 3 live now

    The third episode of CoP Comm, 3PB Barristers' (3 Paper Buildings) court of protection and community care podcast is now available. Hosted by Matthew Wyard, each episode covers two or three topics of current awareness, latest jurisprudence, and pointers for practice. The latest episode provides a round-up of recent court of protection and community care news, as well as introducing two guest speakers to discuss the interplay between court of protection, community care and education...

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  • Wide-ranging Prevention of Future Death Reports issued following the Plymouth Shootings Inquests

    Following the recent inquests into the Plymouth Shootings, Senior Coroner Ian Arrow issued five Prevention of Future Death (PFD) Reports. PFD Reports have been addressed to: The Home Secretary The Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire The National Police Chief Council lead All Chief Constables in England and Wales The College of Policing The Lord Chief Justice Concerns raised in the PFD reports include: 1. Root and branch reform of the Firearms Act...

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    The sound of silence in contractual interpretation

    3PB commercial, chancery and property barrister Alexander Whatley considers the impact of the decision in Barton v Morris. His article entitled 'The sound of silence in contractual interpretation' can be read here.  Alexander has been recommended in Legal 500 (2023) as a ‘Tier 1 Leading Individual’ in Commercial Litigation. To instruct Alexander, please contact his clerk, David Fielder, 020 7583 8055, [email protected] 

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    Alice de Coverley to take part in MTYBA International Women’s Day panel

    3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist education, equality and public law barrister Alice de Coverley (pictured here) is set to take part in the Middle Temple Young Barrister Association’s International Women’s Day panel on Thursday 9 March 2023. The event, which will be taking place at The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple from 6:30-8pm, is entitled “Nevertheless, she persisted” and will feature stories from four successful women at the Bar as they discuss ways...

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