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Criminal Barrister Thomas Evans analyses Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords [2017] UKSC67 and the test for dishonesty applied in criminal courts. To read Thomas' analysis, please click here.    

Appearing on 30 November 2017 at the EAT before HHJ Eady QC and against David Reade QC and Grahame Anderson, Joseph England dealt with an interesting and significant case examining how the doctrine of illegality applies within an employment context The case involved a migrant domestic worker who had to come to the UK but remained employed beyond the term permitted by her visa, according to the findings of the Employment Tribunal. The Claimant succeeded...

3PB Criminal Barrister Graham Gilbert examines the Liam Allen case and the duty to pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry. To read Graham's analysis, please click here.

3PB's Family Law team proudly sponsors the Family Law Awards 2017

30th November 2017

3PB’s Family Law team was one of the proud sponsors of the Family Law Awards 2017 that took place yesterday at the Ballroom South Bank in London. Over the past 7 years, the Family Law Awards have firmly established themselves as a highly prestigious event, celebrating the success and achievements of family lawyers and the vital contribution that they make to society. This year’s ceremony was attended by over 500 guests drawn from across the...

3PB is thrilled to have been shortlisted by the legal directory Legal 500 in the Regional Set of the Year category  for 2018. This achievement is well-deserved recognition for the hard work by 3PB's talented members and staff this year and in particular for its growth and continued presence in the regions. The opening of a brand new centre in Birmingham this month has been a particular landmark taking 3PB's locations up to six in...

Fully updated to include the most recent developments in law and practice, the second edition of this comprehensive and straightforward guide to the legal rights of children and young people with special educational needs clearly explains the key issues in a complex system. This crucial guide will be launched this evening at an event at Foyles in Charing Cross Road, London in front of 60 invited guests including His Honour Judge Oliver. Helping parents to...

Following closure of the consultation period on 10th November 2017, the Law Commission visited 3PB Barristers at their new premises in The Colmore Building, Birmingham yesterday to discuss the initial responses received to the recent consultation around reforming the law surrounding Wills. The law in England and Wales that governs wills is mainly derived from the Wills Act 1837 which the Commission believes needs to be brought into the “modern world". Professor Nick Hopkins, Spencer Clarke...

Following Karen Moss’s successful appearance before the Court of Appeal earlier this year, the employment tribunal in K v CGDM Ltd has just given a judgment for the Respondent for costs in respect of the original hearing. The Respondent was awarded the maximum costs order within the jurisdiction of the employment tribunal - £20,000 - as a result of the Claimant’s unreasonable conduct during the proceedings

Alice de Coverley considers  the recent Court of Appeal decision in JOHNSON v UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL (2017) (Civ) 17 October 2017 (unreported), concerning the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. To read Alice's article, please click here.

Emma Waldron considers the Court of Appeal decision in Howlett (1) Howlett (2) v Davies (1) Ageas Insurance Ltd (2) [2017] EWCA, a case relating to fundamental dishonesty. To read Emma's article, please click here.

Thomas Evans considers the Supreme Court decision in Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council [2017] UKSC 60, a case concerning the Local Authorities liability for the torts of foster carers. To read Tom's analysis, please click here.

Following the Welsh Rugby Union's scrapping of the so called ‘Gatland’s Law’ with the result that a number of star players possibly missing out on future international fixtures, including the 2019 Rugby World Cup, 3PB employment barrister Sarah Clarke and Royds Withy King commercial partner Chris Kane examine if the Welsh Rugby Union new selection policy amounts to indirect age discrimination. To read their analysis, please click here.