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February Employment Law Newsletter Out Now

27th February 2026

Welcome to our February employment law newsletter edited by Michael Smith. Karen Moss and Mark Green announce the publication of their book on age discrimination in the workplace. We are delighted to welcome Emma McIlveen as an associate member.
Analysis is provided by Michael Smith, Alex Leonhardt, Ben Amunwa, Sarah Clarke and Daniel Brown on the following cases and topics
- Odusanya v Pennine Care Foundation Trust & Others [2026] EAT 5
- Milrine v DHL Services Ltd [2026] EAT 3
- Dada v The Scottish Ministers [2026] EAT 13
- When does the withdrawal of a claim take effect? UPDATED analysis
- Lamb v Teva UK Ltd [2026] EAT 8
We hope you enjoy our newsletter.

Karen Moss and Mark Green co-author new book on age discrimination in the workplace

27th February 2026

3PB's employment and discrimination barristers Karen Moss and Mark Green (pictured here) have co-authored ‘A Practical Guide to Age Discrimination in the Workplace’ which is now available from Law Brief Publishing and legal booksellers. An essential companion for practitioners and litigants-in-person involved in age discrimination claims before the employment tribunal, the book demystifies the legal framework and provides practical guidance. From defining comparators to understanding where to pitch injury to feelings awards, and from drafting...

Emma McIlveen becomes the youngest employment judge in the UK

26th February 2026

3PB is delighted to announce that a sixth member of chambers, Emma McIlveen, has been appointed as a fee-paid, part-time Employment Tribunal Judge. Emma will sit as an employment judge in Scotland and takes up the post on 1 March 2026. Appointed at 34, Emma McIlveen becomes the youngest employment judge in the UK. Emma will continue to maintain her busy employment, public and administrative law, personal injury and inquests practice. Called to the Bar...

Jack Webb offers guidance on using s.21 of the Housing Act 1988 ahead of April deadline

25th February 2026

3PB Barristers’ property and commercial law barrister Jack Webb has written a detailed guide to s.21 of the Housing Act 1988, offering key guidance to practitioners on how it may be used before the 30 April deadline. In his article, “Last gasp for s.21s”, Jack discusses how after 30 April 2026, no-fault notices of possession will no longer be servable by residential landlords, as per the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which is to be implemented throughout...

Aaron Luxton to speak at R3 Association of Business Recovery Professionals Midlands Quarterly Meeting

25th February 2026

3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) commercial and insolvency barrister, Aaron Luxton, is set to speak at the R3 Midlands first quarterly meeting of the year. R3 is the trade association for the entire community of the UK’s insolvency and restructuring professionals. They can provide advice on a range of business and personal finance issues. Aaron's session ‘How to Work Effectively with Lawyers: A Practical Guide’ will focus on working effectively with lawyers: how to get...

Ashley Blood-Halvorsen explores the practical lessons for practitioners on the Inheritance Act 1975 following Kars v Brown

20th February 2026

3PB’s specialist property and chancery disputes barrister, Ashley Blood-Halvorsen has written on the recent case of Kars v Brown and others. Ashley appeared for the applicant in the rare former-spouse, Inheritance Act 1975 claim. In her article, the case covered gives several practical lessons for lawyers. If divorce financial proceedings stop because one spouse dies, a former spouse can still receive financial provision after divorce. Ashley also explores the wider implications of the decision, particularly...

Sahara v Sonara: John Jessup Reviews the Court of Appeal’s Approach to Contract Interpretation

19th February 2026

3PB's specialist commercial, personal and corporate barrister, John Jessup, has written an article titled ‘Sahara Energy Resource Limited V Société Nationale De Raffinage S.A. (Sonara)’. In his article, John examines Sahara’s sale of crude oil to Sonara and the consequences of Sonara’s late payment. He analyses the resulting claims for Incremental Interest and FX Differential and considers whether those claims were governed by the parties’ written agreement known as the Joint Report. John also explores...

Disabled children’s social care reform: Liz Adams on the Law Commission’s final report

12th February 2026

Liz Adams, education and family law barrister at 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings), has published a new article in the February edition of the Family Law Journal titled “Disabled Children’s Social Care: Final Report.” In the article, Liz provides an in-depth analysis of the Law Commission’s first major review of disabled children’s social care over three decades. She examines three key areas of legal significance, first being the introduction of new statutory principles governing disabled...

Life After Your Law Degree: Simon Haywood’s Barrister’s Guide for Junior Lawyers

11th February 2026

Simon Haywood, civil litigation pupil barrister at 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings), has written for the Bournemouth & District Junior Lawyers Division on ‘Life After Your Law Degree: A Barrister's Guide’. In the article, Simon advises aspiring barristers to not underestimate how closely both the Bar course and the pupillage application process mirror the realities of practice at the Bar. He explains that the profession demands resilience, independence and the ability to make the most...

Katherine Anderson authors ‘A Practical Guide to Education, Health and Care Plan Appeals in England – Second Edition’

10th February 2026

Katherine Anderson, an education law specialist and barrister at 3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings), ranked as a Leading Junior by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, has published a second edition of her successful book ‘A Practical Guide to Education, Health and Care Plan Appeals in England’. This book examines the relevant statutory framework and case law, alongside the rules and procedures of the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal governing these appeals. More than 1.7...

Michelle Marnham and Sharan Sanghera re-appointed as leaders of its talented PI and Clinical Negligence teams

10th February 2026

3PB Barristers are delighted to announce the re-appointment of Michelle Marnham (pictured here, left) as head of its PI and Clinical Negligence teams. Michelle, who was first elected in 2021, will continue to be supported by Sharan Sanghera (pictured here, right) who continues as Deputy Head of the teams, a role she has held since 2022. 3PB now boasts 40 personal injury barristers and 31 clinical negligence barristers. Both 3PB’s PI and clinical negligence teams...

Pleadings and conflicts of interest

10th February 2026

Richard Whitehouse analyses the case of Blower v GH Canfield LLP [2025] EWCA Civ 1627, a claim that arose from settlement advice that was provided by solicitors, allegedly in a situation where there were conflicts of interest. The claimant alleged that the defendant solicitors were negligent because they were acting for the claimant and other members of her family, including her bankrupt husband. At first instance, HHJ Paul Matthews found in favour of the defendant....