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3PB Commercial Law barrister Mariya Peykova (pictured here) analyses the case of MDW Holdings Limited v James Robert Norvill and Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 883, in which the Court of Appeal brings important clarification of the principles applicable to the assessment of damages for breach of warranty and deceit in the context of a share sale. In particular, the Court considered, when assessing damages for the breach of warranty, whether hindsight should be used to...
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3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) has been awarded the environmental standard ISO 14001 by an independent accreditation body. Achieving the globally-recognised ISO 14001 : 2015 standard is affirmation of 3PB’s commitment to developing and implementing environmental policies and working to meet specific objectives. 3PB’s Chief Executive Simon Astill said: “We’ve long been conscious of our moral obligation to be as environmentally conscious as possible and I’m delighted that chambers has gained this accreditation. By measuring...
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Mark Wilden becomes a tenant at 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings). He specialises in Intellectual Property, having worked on high profile IP matters for clients including Apple, BBC, Ferrari, Google, Microsoft, Next, Peloton and Tesco. He also worked for a year with Carpmaels & Ransford LLP as a legal assistant on a range of matters including pharmaceutical patents in Fibrogen v Akebia [2020] EWHC 866 (Pat), protection of design rights in consumable parts of complex...
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Huge congratulations to our colleague Natalie Bryan on being shortlisted for the 2022 UK Bar awards from Legal 500 in the category of Junior Clerk of the Year. Best of luck to all of those who are shortlisted!
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July's employment law newsletter from 3PB Barristers features news of the first instance case of Burke v Turning Point Scotland in which long-Covid is identified as a disability; analysis of Tribunal Statistics for the quarter January to March 2022 and provides an update on those health professionals now able to provide sick notes. There's also a round-up of the very latest case analysis from members and our pupil.
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3PB commercial law barrister Ashley Blood-Halvorsen (pictured here) analyses for Lexis Nexis the case of Quantum Advisory Ltd v Quantum Actuarial LLP [2022] EWHC 1423 (Ch), which reminds us of the importance of clear comprehensive drafting in relational contracts. In this case, the court had to decide if the meaning of ‘Services’ in the contract covered tendering for new and or repeat business. Even though the court took into account the long-term nature of the...
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3PB's specialist family law practitioner Michael George (pictured here), was delighted to be asked to speak at the recent Brewin Dolphin Family Law Dinner. Held at St Anne's College, Oxford, the event was an enjoyable evening of drinks, food and stimulating conversation among peers in the family law community. Michael was one of three speakers who gave thoughtful updates in their field of expertise, with Michael offering insights on variation applications in financial remedy proceedings,...
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3PB's specialist regulatory law barrister Nicholas Cotter (pictured here) with Phil Williams, of Blackfords LLP secured a not guilty result on the eve of the trial for pub landlady Mrs. Kellie McGarry who was facing prosecution by the HSE over the death of a customer. Mrs. Kellie McGarry who ran Rosehill Tavern, where Elaine Horrocks died after falling down the cellar steps more than four years ago, was charged with failing to do business to...
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In this post for Thomson Reuters Practical Law Dispute Resolution Blog, 3PB's commercial and chancery barrister, Aaron Mayers (pictured here) discusses the court's approach in determining whether to grant an extension of time to serve a claim form out of the jurisdiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Qatar Investment and Project Development Holding Co v Phoenix Ancient Art S.A.) Read the full blog here
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Congratulations to 3PB specialist Employment and Discrimination barrister Daniel Brown (pictured here) on being co-opted to the Employment Law Bar Association (ELBA) management committee. Daniel represents individuals, businesses and other organisations in Tribunal, Court and Professional Regulatory/Disciplinary proceedings. Daniel has particular expertise in the healthcare sector, having advised and represented professionals including doctors, nurses and midwives as well as NHS Trusts, Regulators and Care Homes. ELBA was formed in 1994, the Employment Law Bar Association...
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3PB's contentious probate and commercial and property disputes barrister Ashley Blood-Halvorsen (pictured here), who is an Affiliate with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), has been awarded merit grade in her Taxation of Trusts and Estates exam as part of the TEP qualification(E&W) which covers income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax. Ashley's colleague Oliver Ingham is also working towards his TEP qualification. If you wish to instruct Ashley on any matter,...
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3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) are delighted to announce today that the team has taken on two new members to their 234-strong team, senior barrister Patrick Heneghan (pictured right) and surveyor-turned-barrister William Charlesworth. Both are based at the large national chambers' London office in the Inner Temple. Former Skaddens partner, Patrick Heneghan left the US law firm after almost 15 years in its international litigation and arbitration team. More recently Patrick has been assisting retired High...
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