• VAT on; VAT off: Martial Arts and the Education Exemption - an analysis by Max Schofield

    Max Schofield analyses Premier Family Martial Arts LLP (“PFMA”) v HMRC [2020] UKFTT 1 (TC), in which the First Tier Tribunal was tasked with assessing kickboxing classes and the education exemption for private tuition. Click here to read the full analysis. A shorter version was also published in the Tax Journal and is available here. Max Schofield is a commercial chancery barrister with an interest in VAT liability and rates as well as contractual disputes...

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  • 3PB Barrister Sunyana Sharma secures a successful conviction for the Maritime Coastguard Agency

    3PB Barrister Sunyana Sharma secures a conviction and sentence for the Maritime Coastguard Agency against the Master, Daniel Wakefield and the Company, London Party Boats Ltd following a collision of the vessel ‘Jewel of London’, a passenger class V vessel on the River Thames. On 13 December 2018 the ‘Jewel of London’ collided with the Marine Policing Unit pontoon in Wapping when the Master of the vessel fell asleep at the wheel after passengers had...

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  • Record turnover for 3PB 

    National chambers 3 Paper Buildings (3PB Barristers) announces record turnover of £ 24.4 million, a rise of 12.6 % on last year’s £21.7 million; alongside fees per barrister (FPB) also growing on the back of 13.3 % growth on the previous year. After this record year 3PB has now set its sights on further expansion in Bristol, Birmingham and London. The six-office, multi-disciplinary, chambers, now with more than 200 barristers,  is described variously by the independent legal directories as “one...

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  • 3PB Barrister Poonam Bhari is nominated for ''Women in Law Awards 2020''

    3PB Barristers are delighted to announce that Poonam Bhari has been nominated for the ''Women in Law awards 2020''. The Women in Law Awards honours the inspiring achievements of women across all segments of the industry. The finalists and winners will be revealed on 2 June 2020 at The Hilton Bankside. To see the full list of nominations please click here.

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  • 3PB's Jonathan Underhill secures suspended sentence in prosecution under Trade Marks Act 1994

    3PB Barristers’ Jonathan Underhill was instructed to represent the first defendant in a case brought by Isle Of Wight Council Trading Standards. The case involved thousands of counterfeit items from well-known brands  including Chanel; Hugo Boss; Ted Baker; Adidas; Calvin Klein; Moncler; Jack Wills; Ugg; Michael Kors and Nike. Following submissions on the lack of an evidential basis upon which to establish significant profit, and reference to the guidance cases of R v Khan (2013)...

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  • 3PB’s Hamish Dunlop in landmark NHS mediation against Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    3PB Barristers’ Hamish Dunlop, a senior clinical negligence barrister, was instructed by law firm Coles Miller and both represented a then-17 year-old student,  after her ovarian cyst operation at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in August 2013 went tragically wrong, throughout her case and the mediation on a no win/no fee basis. The Waterlooville student reached an out-of-court settlement of £815,000 with Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust following a mediation in December 2019, ahead of a...

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  • 3PB's Stuart Kennedy named Outstanding Mediator of the Year

    Congratulations to 3PB's Stuart Kennedy on being named as Outstanding Mediator of the Year by the International Arbitrators & Experts in Engineering UAE.

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  • David Berkley QC in new podcast on employment issues

    3PB's Head of Chambers David Berkley QC takes part in a new podcast as part of the Get Legally Speaking series. This episode covers topics such as: What you can do if you are made to feel constantly upset/demoralised at work What is meant by raising a grievance Is there a time limit on raising a grievance/complaint How long should a company take to respond to a grievance and are they following a due process...

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  • 3PB's Employment and Discrimination Newsletter - January 2020

    Craig Ludlow edits 3PB's latest Employment & Discrimination newsletter, including contributions from Andrew MacPhail and Daniel Brown. Case summaries cover: Stuart Delivery Limited v Mr Warren Augustine (UKEAT/0219/18/BA) - Employment Status (again): Worker, employee or self-employed? Forstater v CGD Europe & Others - Is a belief that there are only two sexes and that it is impossible to change sex a belief protected by the Equality Act 2010? Brooks v Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust...

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  • Thomas Acworth succeeds against QC in Shotgun Licence Appeal

    Thomas Acworth was instructed by the Chief Constable of Surrey Police to resist H’s appeal against the revocation of his shotgun certificate. H, the former head of HR at one of the world’s largest financial institutions, instructed a notable QC (a former circuit leader) to represent him.  The appeal focused on concerns about H’s mental health following the demise of a relationship.  H relied on a psychiatric reports in support of his position. Following Thomas’...

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    3PB supports children in care with Birmingham Children’s Trust

    Barristers and staff at the national chambers, 3PB Barristers, in Birmingham have joined together this festive season to grant Christmas Wishes for children in care with Birmingham Children’s Trust. Christmas can be a difficult time of year for a lot of children and young people in the UK's second city, so the Christmas Wishes initiative was set up earlier this year to bring some festive magic to children and young people in the care of...

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  • 3PB Oxford proud supporters of Blake Morgan’s secret Santa scheme for disadvantaged children

    3PB Oxford’s members and clerks room are delighted to have taken part in Blake Morgan’s secret Santa initiative, aiming at providing a present to the most disadvantaged children in the area. Our members and clerks purchased and wrapped gifts to match the gift wishes of several children. This year, the initiative gifted just short of a 1000 presents to those children in need. Well done to all those involved! Click here for more information on...

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