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3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is pleased to announce that Robert Weatherley has been appointed as a Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, sitting in the Property Chamber. Robert will be based in London, hearing cases involving residential property. Robert Weatherley is a specialist property law barrister, focusing on property and planning disputes, encompassing land registration, commercial property, residential landlord and tenant law, and agriculture. Robert is the co-author of the textbook “Restrictions on the...
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Welcome to 3PB’s #81st employment law newsletter, edited by Sarah Clarke, with analysis from Craig Ludlow, Andrew MacPhail, Emma McIlveen and Eaindra Cho on the following cases and topical issue:
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- Grapple Law, AI claim generators, and what respondent solicitors need to know
- Geeks Limited v Watts [2026] EWCA Civ 88
- Leighton v Renfrewshire Council [2026] EAT 95
- Burger v Risk Solutions BG Limited and J D Wetherspoon PLC [2026] EWCA Civ 804 -
3PB Barristers were pleased to co-host a Mock Inquest with East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors, bringing together healthcare professionals, police officers, legal practitioners and advocates for an engaging and insightful training exercise. Sunyana Sharma acted as the Coroner and Kim Wilson represented Essex Police, helping to provide attendees with a realistic and practical insight into coronial proceedings. The event provided attendees with a realistic insight into coronial...
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3PB's inquest and professional discipline barrister Sunyana Sharma has authored ‘A Practical Guide to Actions Brought by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’ which is now available from Law Brief Publishing, Wildy & Sons Ltd and legal booksellers. This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the enforcement powers of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). It is a valuable resource for legal professionals, maritime operators and regulatory specialists. It explains a complex and often...
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3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) Elizabeth McGrath KC, Head of Chambers, appears as a guest on Talking Family Law – the Resolution Podcast. Hosted by Anita Mehta and Simon Blain, this episode features Angela Killa (JCP solicitors) and Elizabeth McGrath KC discussing the Child-Focused Case model. Liz talks about managing high-risk cases involving serious abuse allegations, explains that judges not Cafcass officers decide the facts, and highlights the importance of good written advocacy at decision...
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3PB’s property barristers, Charles Irvine and Kinza Wahid, have written an article titled “The Presumption of Advancement and How to Defeat Orders for Sale: The position after Kroll Agency Services Ltd v Inlustrem Maritime Ltd [2026] EWHC 1453 (KB)”. They discuss how family members often contribute to the purchase of a home, but informal arrangements can lead to disputes over ownership, which judgment creditors seeking to enforce a final charging order should be wary of...
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3PB Barristers is delighted to announce the promotion of Henry Sharp to Practice Manager. Congratulations to Henry on this amazing and well-earned achievement. Based in our London office, Henry will continue to deal with all aspects of Chambers’ work, supporting members, clients and colleagues across the teams. 3PB’s Chambers Director, David Fielder, said: "Henry's promotion is well deserved. He has become a valuable member of Chambers and this recognition is a testament to his hard...
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3PB’s property barristers, Cheryl Jones and Jack Felvus, have written an article titled ‘The Rectification of Wills Mistake and Re Macdougall [2026] EWHC 1142 (Ch)'. This article looks at the case of Re MacDougall [2026] EWHC 1142 (Ch). The court considered six main legal issues about making a will, as well as a separate issue called ademption. Five of the issues involved well-established legal rules, including mental capacity, understanding and approving a will, undue influence...
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We are pleased to announce that 3PB (3 Paper Buildings) have been awarded with a Wellbeing Certificate of Recognition by the Bar Council. The certificates are awarded to recognise the exceptional dedication to improve wellbeing at the Bar, acknowledging the huge effort across the profession to support the wellbeing of barristers, clerks and chambers’ staff; with the Bar Council's feedback that: “3PB Chambers’ continuous work and dedication to wellbeing is very impressive.” A member of...
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3PB’s property barristers, Charles Irvine and Rachel Bale, have written an article titled ‘Sign Here (Sort Of): What Hudson v Hathway Really Settled for Constructive Trusts — and What It Didn't'. They discuss the recent decision of Reid-Roberts v Mei-Lin [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch) which provides a helpful gloss on the Court of Appeal case of Hudson v Hathway [2022] EWCA Civ 1648. Hathway clarified the requirements for creating a constructive trust through a post-acquisition...
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3PB Barristers Practice Director, Sam Collins, has been shortlisted as a finalist for Clerk of the Year 2026 on behalf of the Worcestershire Law Society. The judging panel will consist of Kate Collins (President of Worcestershire Law Society), Suzi Lane (Company Director, Bespoke Advice Ltd), James Oakley (Bespoke Advice Ltd, Brody Swain) and a representative from Worcestershire Law School. The winner will be announced at the Legal Awards Annual Dinner on Friday 18th September at...
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3PB barrister Emma McIlveen BL (pictured here), writes about the new breed of platform, which is quietly reshaping employment tribunal practice. Grapple Law, marketed as an AI-powered legal platform for individuals and small businesses, allows users to generate ET1 claims, draft legal letters, and respond to disputes without instructing a solicitor. It is slick, it is accessible, and it is entirely unregulated. For respondent solicitors, it raises an immediate and practical question: how do you...
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