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3PB provides a comprehensive legal advocacy and advisory service to individuals and businesses alike both in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Our 270 plus barristers offer legal representation and advice across the UK from seven locations: London, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Manchester, Oxford and Winchester.

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    July 2026 Family Law Newsletter - Out Now!

    Welcome to 3PB's Family Law team's newsletter, edited by Amy Beddis. This year is flying by, with another busy quarter here at 3PB family. We have some excellent contributions this month from Scott Sharp, Charles Hogan, Imogen Robins and Andrew Duncan. We invite you to book your place to attend our September Manchester NCDR event and our 3rd Annual Public Law Conference in Southampton in November. Our members continue to feature in reported cases, check out the summaries below and catch up on the brunches you have missed. We hope you enjoy this latest chapter of our newsletter. If you would like to contribute an article please do get in touch with me at [email protected].

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    Mariya Peykova analyses the legal response to explicit deepfakes in July's Counsel magazine

    3PB’s specialist commercial, public and information law barrister, Mariya Peykova, has written an article on the law around explicit deepfakes, which is published in July’s issue of Counsel magazine. She discusses how advances in artificial intelligence have created new legal challenges surrounding the creation and distribution of explicit deepfake content, examining the gaps in existing legislation and the difficulties faced by victims seeking protection and redress. To contact or instruct Mariya, please email David Fielder...

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    June Venters KC ranked as Top Recommended Family Law Barrister by Spear’s

    3PB’s June Venters KC, who was the first woman solicitor to be appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2006, has been ranked in the new Spear’s Family Law Indices 2026 as a "Top Recommended Family Law Barrister". Described as "the Michelin guide of wealth," Spear’s is the indispensable guide to the top private client advisers and service providers for high and ultra-high net-worth individuals in the UK and globally. To read more, please click here. To contact or...

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    Philip Bambagiotti’s webinar for LexisNexis on Building Safety Reform 2026: Compliance, Liability and Enforcement

    3PB's commercial barrister, arbitrator and mediator, Philip Bambagiotti, has delivered a webinar for LexisNexis entitled 'Building Safety Reform 2026: Compliance, Liability and Enforcement'. In this session, Philip explores the Building Safety Reform 2026, offering valuable insights into compliance obligations, liability risks, and regulatory enforcement. To watch the full webinar, please click here. Please note that a LexisNexis subscription is required to access the recording. If you wish to contact or instruct Phillip, please email Practice...

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Events & Seminars

  • In-Person Navigating Commercial Litigation through Key Authorities London Workshop

    Navigating Commercial Litigation Through Key Authorities: London Workshop

    Date: Tuesday 14th Jul 2026
    Time: 11:45 am - 5:00 pm
    Venue: OSIT, 22 Tudor Street, London, EC4Y 0AY

    London in-person workshop on 14 July: Settlement Negotiations, Interim Applications & Trial Strategy This half-day workshop begins at 12pm (noon) with lunch, followed by an afternoon of practical sessions focusing on the key stages of commercial litigation, from settlement strategy through to interim applications and trial preparation. The programme opens with a review of recent judgments, drawing out tactical lessons, before moving into an interactive case study workshop based on recent judgments allowing attendees to…

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    3PB's Renters' Rights Act Panel Discussion

    Date: Wednesday 15th Jul 2026
    Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Venue: On Zoom

    The 3PB Property and Estates Law Team are inviting you to attend our webinar on the Renters’ Rights Act via Zoom on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 11am for one hour. Chaired by Charles Irvine, 3PB Juniors Emma Shiels and Kinza Wahid will discuss as a panel the far-reaching reforms introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act and their practical implications for landlords, agents and property professionals. Our barristers will examine the key legislative changes, recent…

  • In-Person Navigating Commercial Litigation through Key Authorities Birmingham Workshop

    Navigating Commercial Litigation Through Key Authorities: Birmingham Workshop

    Date: Thursday 16th Jul 2026
    Time: 11:45 am - 5:00 pm
    Venue: 3PB Birmingham, 20 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6AT

    Birmingham in-person workshop on 16 July: Settlement Negotiations, Interim Applications & Trial Strategy This half-day workshop begins at 12pm (noon) with lunch, followed by an afternoon of practical sessions focusing on the key stages of commercial litigation, from settlement strategy through to interim applications and trial preparation. The programme opens with a review of recent judgments, drawing out tactical lessons, before moving into an interactive case study workshop based on recent judgments allowing attendees to…

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    Family Law Non-Court Dispute Resolution Event

    Date: Wednesday 23rd Sep 2026
    Time: 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Venue: The Alan Hotel, Manchester

    Using practical scenarios, we will guide you through the different steps and stages of NCDR for both financial remedies and private law children matters. This free event will bring together a programme of experienced practitioners, who will provide practical hints and tips throughout with a focus on the types of cases and situations you face regularly in your every day practice. We will hear from 3PB's leading family law specialists in Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR)…

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