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3PB crime and regulatory barrister Jonathan Underhill has been appointed, by the Regulatory Board that operates a Panel Counsel list on behalf of the Attorney General, to the List of Regulatory Advocates in Health and Safety and Environmental Law at Grade A. The Regulatory Board comprises the Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Office of Rail and Road, Natural Resources Wales, the Care Quality Commission and the Office for Product Safety and Standards. Appointed counsel...
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3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) has very sadly reported today that senior crime and regulatory barrister Tim Bradbury, pictured here, passed away last Saturday 28 December 2024 after a long illness. An exceptional barrister and an even better man, Tim will be remembered for his dedication to his clients and to 3PB in equal measure. The Weldmar Hospice in Dorset treated Tim beautifully and was so supportive to Claire and his family. Tim could not...
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3PB’s family barrister Andrew Duncan, pictured here, recently acted as sole counsel in a pro bono appeal in Re C (A Child) (Change of Given Name) [2024] EWCA Civ 1582, successfully overturning a Circuit Judge's decision that dismissed a non-binary child’s application to change their forename. Andrew was instructed by Chris Bell of PS Law, a niche law firm with offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton. The Court of Appeal, in allowing the appeal and...
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3PB crime and regulatory barrister Rebecca McKnight has written on the new guidelines for strangulation or suffocation/ racially or religiously aggravated strangulation or suffocation. The new sentencing guidelines will come into force on 1st January 2025.The data in this area is relatively limited given the offences only came into force on 7 June 2022 but practitioners will know that it is becoming increasingly common to see a charge of strangulation or suffocation. There was a...
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Welcome to 3PB’s final Employment and Discrimination Law newsletter for 2024. Edited by Jo Laxton, it features analysis from Ben Amunwa, Alex Leonhardt and Emma Greening on the following cases:
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- Connor v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police [2024] EAT 175
- Shakil v Samons Limited [2024] EAT 192
- L v The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2024] UKFTT 001044 (TC)
We thank all our clients and contacts for their support throughout 2024 and wish you all our best wishes for 2025. -
3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist criminal law barrister Jonathan Underhill has successfully secured an acquittal for his client, accused of attempted murder. Following a week-long trial, Jonathan’s client, W, was acquitted of attempted murder. W had attended at a school car park in possession of, what was described by the prosecution as, a “vicious cut-throat razor”. W approached his ex-partner, whom he knew would be in attendance, and following a confrontation slashed the victim’s throat....
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3PB’s chancery and property barrister Rachel Bale delivered a webinar for LexisNexis on the end of year roundup in Family Law, with a specific focus on Financial Remedies. The webinar addressed the use of non-court dispute resolution, the courts' approach to conduct and costs, clarity on the concept of Matrimonalisation, and an update on pensions. To watch a preview, or the full webinar (subject to subscription), please visit here If you would be interested in...
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3PB Barristers' (3 Paper Buildings) specialist chancery and property barrister Oliver Ingham has been successful in a landmark Supreme Court Appeal in Hirachand v Hirachand, bringing an end to the Recovery of CFA Uplifts in Inheritance Act 1975 Litigation. The Supreme Court has today handed down judgment in the case of Hirachand v Hirachand, allowing the Appellant’s appeal and overturning the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision. The ruling represents a significant clarification in Inheritance (Provision...
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3PB crime barrister Rebecca McKnight has been successful in appealing a sentence, arguing that the sentence imposed in the Crown Court was excessive. The Defendant received a four-year period of imprisonment. Rebecca argued that despite the aggravating features this was excessive, going outside the range in the relevant sentencing guidelines, without sufficient justification for doing so. The Single Judge gave permission for the appeal to be heard by the Court of Appeal. The appeal was...
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Chambers is delighted to announce that Oliver Hirsch (pictured here) has been appointed to the CPS RASSO panel. Oliver is also appointed to Level 2 of the CPS General Crime Advocate Panel. Oliver is now one of eleven 3PB crime law barristers on the CPS RASSO panel, which includes Francisca da Costa, Jonathan Underhill, Nick Cotter, Tim Bradbury, Gemma White, Jodie Mittell, Richard Onslow, Tom Horder, Thomas Acworth and Berenice Mulvanny. Oliver, pictured here, conducts...
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3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) The Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC, Christopher Edwards and pupil barrister Emily Hayward have all contributed to the latest edition of ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine. The Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC is featured in this issue’s popular “60-Seconds With” segment in which industry experts answer a series of quick-fire questions, giving readers an insight into their thoughts on and beyond their work. In his interview, published on page 10, Michael discusses...
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National chambers 3PB (3 Paper Buildings) has increased its annual pupillage award for its current recruitment for 2026 to £60,000 from £40,000, joining other prominent barristers’ chambers in announcing increases this year. This comprises a £30,000 grant and £30,000 in guaranteed earnings, paid monthly in advance. Additional benefits are valued at approximately £17,000 and include Private Health Insurance, IT support with discounts on technology, and access to online legal resources (LexisNexis PSL+, Lexis+ Ai, Westlaw...
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