Two family law barristers join 3PB from Westgate Chambers
29th September 2025
3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) today announced the arrival of two new family barristers from the London and South-East Circuits specialists Westgate Chambers, who are based in Brighton.
Family law barrister Lauren Winser, with a busy practice across all areas of family law and is a committee member of YRes for the family law network Resolution, will be joined at 3PB by matrimonial finance and private law children expert Scott Sharp who deals with financial disputes including TOLATA and Court of Protection cases and disputes involving business, trusts and foreign assets. Scott starts later in October and both he and Lauren will be working from the national chambers’ London office.
“I am delighted Lauren and Scott are joining 3PB,” said Vanessa Meachin KC, Head of 3PB’s 90- strong family law team. "Both have great reputations with South East and London solicitors and will be excellent assets to our clients, served from our offices in the Inner Temple in London and 3PB nationally.”
“This is an exciting time” said Lauren. “3PB has an exceptional family law team, clerking support and a deserved reputation for high quality work, clients and customer care. I can't wait to start. I am hugely looking forward to bringing my skills to 3PB and moving forward together.”
Well versed in both civil and family legal procedure, Scott says he is delighted to join 3PB. “I’ve been very fortunate to have built experience across the family law spectrum. It’s exactly that breadth and depth of expertise, as well as being part of a chambers with a number of strong senior and leading counsel, that I think characterises the 3PB family law team."
To instruct Lauren or Scott, or see about their availability, please contact their clerk David Sadler on [email protected] or by calling him on 020 7583 8055.
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