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3PB’s regulatory and inquest barrister Sunyana Sharma was again instructed to represent the family of Mohammed Amin Mukhtar at the recent inquest in Manchester into his death. The inquest followed his murder at the hands of his ex-partner in August 2021. She pleaded guilty to Mohammed's murder and was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 22 and a half years in May 2022. The inquest explored the role played by multi-agencies in safeguarding...
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3PB's second six pupil barrister, Juliet Osborne, and criminal law barrister, Nate Lara, have written an article titled ‘A New Suspended Reality – Significant Reform to Suspended Sentence Orders’. In this piece, they examine the Sentencing Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on 22 January 2026 and outlines the key provisions set to reshape sentencing law. They explore how these reforms aim to address the ongoing pressure on the UK’s prison system, both by reducing...
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Luke Nelson, 3PB Barristers' (3 Paper Buildings) financial remedies and TOLATA specialist and Private FDR evaluator, has written an article for the spring edition of the Financial Remedies Journal. Titled ‘Needs Must as the Devil Drives: An Analysis of Pension Sharing in Needs Cases’, the article analyses the Pension Advisory Group reports (both first and second edition) as well as the leading HHJ Hess judgments. It considers how the court approaches pension sharing in needs-based...
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In MA v WK [2025] EWFC 499, the Family Court (Cusworth J) considered whether Nikkah ceremonies conducted in England but not compliant with the statutory formalities of the Marriage Act 1949 could become valid marriages through subsequent registration in Pakistan. The applications were brought under s.55(1) of the Family Law Act 1986 seeking declarations as to marital status. Background Three applicants had each participated in Islamic Nikkah ceremonies in England that did not comply with the formal...
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Events & Seminars
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Online
Family Law Brunch with Anthony Collins Solicitors - Wednesday 25 March at 11am on Zoom
Date: Wednesday 25th Mar 2026 Time: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Venue: On Zoom Non-Court Dispute Resolution: Top Tips For Your Family Practice The 3PB Family Law Team would like to invite you to attend our next Family Law Brunch on Wednesday 25 March at 11am for one hour and 15 minutes. This webinar will be hosted by 3PB family law barristers Amy Beddis and Aimee Fox, who are delighted to be joined by Anthony Collins family law partner Chris Lloyd-Smith for this special brunch edition focused on Non-Court Dispute Resolution. Chris…
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Higher Education and Civil Claims: a webinar series
Dates: 24th Feb (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) 12th Mar (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) 22nd Apr (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Venue: On Zoom. You are invited to attend 3PB's webinar series on Higher Education and Civil Claims, presented by members of 3PB's specialist Education Law Team. Each webinar will last for one hour. Time will be set aside for Q&As. You can register for all 3 sessions or choose to attend only 1 or 2. For more information please contact Practice Manager Gemma Faulkner. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom. ------------- Webinar 1: 'Safeguarding Issues and Fairness in Investigations…
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In-Person
3PB's Family Law Group Private Law Children and Financial Remedies Conference
Date: Thursday 23rd Apr 2026 Time: 9:45 am - 5:00 pm Venue: Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG 3PB's Family Law Team invites you to its fourth annual Private Law Children and Financial Remedies Conference, taking place on 23 April 2026 in Birmingham. The Avengers may have once graced this big screen, but now 3PB’s expert family barristers and industry experts will Assemble in Millennium Point’s Auditorium – formally the West Midlands’ first IMAX theatre - to cover a range of blockbuster topics covering subjects across both private law children and financial remedies.…
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Neonatal Care Leave explained - Thursday 23 April - 11am on Zoom
Date: Thursday 23rd Apr 2026 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Venue: On Zoom In April 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into effect, entitling parents to additional leave and pay if their baby spends time in neonatal care. To mark the anniversary of this new employment right, Naomi Webber will explain what this right is, who it is for and how it works in practice. Please register above so we know that we have enough places on Zoom. This webinar is aimed at parents,…
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