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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 six locations: London, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Oxford and Winchester.

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    Stephen Wildblood KC, Mark Calway and Jane Withington to speak at the Lexis Nexis Webinar

    Stephen Wildblood KC, Mark Calway and Jane Withington will be speaking at the Lexis Nexis Webinar. They will provide expert commentary on the most significant public law cases over the last 12 months. This webinar is Part 2 of the two-part series Public Law Matters: A year in review. The webinar will take place on Thursday 19th June at 16:45- 18:00pm. The webinar will explore key areas including fact-finding hearings, procedural developments, care and placement...

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    June Venters KC named as Lawyer of the Week by The Times today

    3PB's family law barrister and silk June Venters KC has been named as Lawyer of the Week by The Times today, following the High Court ruling in favour of her client, a mother, who had used an unregulated sperm donor. Robert Albon, who advertises himself as “Joe Donor” - and claimed to have fathered more than 180 children around the world - applied unsuccessfully for parental responsibility and direct contact with a child in the...

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    June Family Law Newsletter Out Now

    Welcome to our quarterly 3PB family team newsletter, edited by Amy Beddis.
    In this edition, we celebrate Aimee Fox and Amy Beddis becoming joint heads of our family finance team and welcome new tenants Peter Wilkinson and Shan Parker. Analysis is provided by Nicola Frost, Andrew J. Duncan, Rachel Bale, David Beatson and Victoria Holland. Our newsletter also features the reported cases that June Venters KC, Andrew J. Duncan, Gemma Chapman, Laurie-Elizabeth Ketley and Paul Froud recently acted in. Our forthcoming events and links to past family law brunch resources are included.

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    Mariya Peykova Featured in New Channel 4 Documentary ‘Untold: Love in the Wild’

    3PB’s specialist commercial, public, and information law barrister Mariya Peykova appears in the new Channel 4 documentary ‘Untold: Love in the Wild – The Real Dating Experiment’ which has been listed as one of the best shows to stream this week in the Guardian. Airing today, the documentary explores how modern dating is evolving. It highlights concerns regarding the use of AI-powered algorithms by service providers and the implications for users' personal data. It addresses...

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Events & Seminars

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    Company and Insolvency: Case Law Update

    Dates:
    10th Jun (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
    12th Jun (5:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
    Venue: 3PB Birmingham - 10 June || IDRC, London - 12 June

    3PB's Commercial Law team invites you to attend an in-person panel discussion focusing on Company and Insolvency law. The session will offer practical analysis, guidance and tips, for corporate and insolvency lawyers. The seminar will be presented by specialist commercial law barristers Charles Irvine, Rebecca Farrell and Aaron Luxton. The session will be chaired by Deputy ICC Judge Cheryl Jones. The seminar will be followed by a networking drinks reception. Venue 10 June 2025: 3PB Birmingham, Colmore…

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    Arbitration in Action: A Practical Guide to Arbitration in the Family Courts

    Date: Wednesday 18th Jun 2025
    Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Venue: 58VE London

    3PB's family law group invites you to our first Non-Court Dispute Resolution Conference! Family lawyers experience the intense pressures faced by the Court system every day. Backlogs, delays and high caseloads are a reality for most practitioners. So, have the changes to the Family Procedure Rules made last year had any effect? Are Judges actively encouraging solicitors and their clients to utilise methods of Non Court Based Dispute Resolution before turning to traditional litigation? Are…

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    3PB Family Law Brunch - Thursday 26 June at 11am on Zoom

    Date: Thursday 26th Jun 2025
    Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Venue: On Zoom

    The 3PB family law team would like to invite you to our next family law brunch on Thursday 26 June at 11am for one hour. Our webinar will be hosted by 3PB family law barristers Liz Adams and Matiss Krumins. Matiss Krumins will present 'Appeals in Family Proceedings: a practical look at appealing a decision.' Liz Adams will consider 'Caught on Camera? - Covert Recordings in Family Law Proceedings Concerning Children.' The webinar will include time for questions…

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    Witness Evidence in Employment Tribunals: Tips for Practitioners (in-person)

    Date: Wednesday 2nd Jul 2025
    Time: 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
    Venue: Colmore Building, 20 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6AT

    In-person event Don’t miss our practical session from the Deputy Head of 3PB's Employment and Discrimination group Andrew MacPhail as he shares strategies and tips on deciding which witnesses to call; ensuring that witness statements cover the appropriate scope and do not miss important elements; and avoiding some common pitfalls. A light lunch will be served following the seminar.

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