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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.

Latest News

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    Sunyana Sharma represents family of Mukhtar Mohammad in forthcoming inquest following his murder

    3PB’s regulatory and inquest barrister Sunyana Sharma was instructed to represent the family of  Mukhtar Mohammad at forthcoming inquest following his murder at the hands of his ex-partner in August 2021. The inquest will explore the role played by multi-agencies in safeguarding and risk assessing Mr Muktar from his ex-partner who was known to be a perpetrator of domestic abuse against him.  At the second pre-inquest review hearing, the Coroner identified 9 interested persons in...

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    Oliver Thorne and Nicola Frost qualify as children arbitrators

    3PB are delighted to announce that two more of its family law barristers, Oliver Thorne and Nicola Frost, have both qualified as Children Law Arbitrators, able to hear arbitrations under the Children Scheme. Both are members of the specialist panel of family law arbitrators, managed by Resolution on behalf of the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (“IFLA”). Nicola Frost is a specialist family law barrister, arbitrator, now dual qualified in both the Children and Financial...

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    Joseph England successful in EAT: ACAS EC period occurring before limitation starts is not added on to extend time

    In Raison v DF Capital Bank Limited & Others [EA 2024 000292] Joseph England (pictured here) was successful before the EAT in having the appeal dismissed. The EAT agreed with Joseph’s argument that time spent in ACAS EC prior to limitation starting is not added on to the end of the limitation period. The appeal arose in the context of the Claimant having issued a claim for unfair dismissal due to having allegedly raised a...

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    Nick Robinson secures an acquittal for his client in relation to serious offences

    3PB Barristers' (3 Paper Buildings) specialist criminal defence barrister Nick Robinson has successfully secured an acquittal for his client in relation to a number of serious sexual offences. MH was charged with two offences of Assault by Penetration, and in the alternative two counts of Sexual Assault. Following a four-day trial at Bournemouth Crown Court before HHJ Pawson, the jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all four counts in less than two hours. Nick was...

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Events & Seminars

  • In-Person Arbitration in Action

    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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    3PB Personal Injury Conference 2025

    Date: Thursday 10th Jul 2025
    Time: 9:45 am - 8:00 pm
    Venue: Winchester College

    3PB's Personal Injury team is pleased to announce the date for our third annual conference. The 2025 conference will be held in the stunning surroundings of Winchester College. The theme for this year’s conference is Polytrauma. Talks throughout the day from 3PB's Personal Injury barristers and leading industry experts will cover different aspects of this important topic. Confirmed speakers include: Sharan Sanghera (3PB's Deputy Head of PI and Clinical Negligence) Richard Wheeler (3PB) Alex Demetrious-Seymour and…

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