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3PB crime and regulatory barrister Jonathan Underhill, who is a specialist in financial crime, successfully prosecuted a defendant for possession of £800,000 in cryptocurrency and £20,000 in cash. The D was charged with money laundering offences relating to Bitcoin and other crypto-assets as well as cash stemming from the sale of cannabis edibles on the Dark Web. Jonathan was instructed by the Complex Case Unit of Wessex CPS to advise on the case from the...
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3PB’s Intellectual Property specialist barrister Victoria Jones acted for Google LLC, in an Appeal to the Appointed Person. Victoria Jones acted for Google LLC, a respondent to an appeal brought by Shorts International Ltd against Google's successful opposition to its application to register “SHORTIE” as a trade mark. In the appeal to the appointed person, the original decision of the hearing officer was upheld with the appointed person finding that the hearing officer had not erred in refusing...
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Stephen Wildblood KC writes and directs a short film, lasting 5 ½ minutes, telling the story of a mother (Angie) who has retained two children (James [12] and Martha [4]) in New York against the wishes of their English father, Zac. Angie has been in New York with the children for two months and wishes to remain there with them. Zac wants them all to return to London, where they had been living as a...
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3PB's disciplinary barristers Daniel Brown and Louise Hartley, instructed by Laura Hannah of law firm Stephensons, acted for the senior midwife Ms Richmond in the major new test case of Richmond v NMC [2025] EWHC 1828 (Admin). This case is a rare example of the High Court refusing to extend an interim order on the application of the NMC. An Interim Conditions of Practice Order was imposed on Ms Richmond on 11 January 2024 and reviewed on three occasions. The allegations...
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3PB criminal barrister Kate Davies represented a man charged with a serious sexual offence. After a six-day trial, the defendant was acquitted by the jury at Bournemouth Crown Court. Kate works across the Western Circuit and is based in 3PB’s Winchester office and takes instructions across the full range of criminal cases and court martials. Kate is also a Level 1 Prosecutor on the CPS Advocate Panel General Crime List. Kate was instructed by Patricia...
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3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist construction law barrister Nigel Ribbands is to participate in the Adjudication Society’s upcoming “Behind the Decisions: Adjudicator Q&A” panel discussion, taking place on 19 September in Birmingham. The panellists will be discussing the key issues surrounding adjudication including how adjudicators navigate often complex issues, manage the process, and reach a decision within the time constraints of this summary process. Nigel will be joined by Nigel Davies of Davies &...
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3PB criminal and regulatory barrister Graham Gilbert (pictured here) appeared for Mr Grant St James, the owner of the popular Golden Retriever Experience, throughout the proceedings before the West Somerset Magistrates’ Court. He was instructed by Paul Loughlin, a partner with law firm Stephensons. Mr Grant St James pleaded guilty to a single offence of failing to ensure the welfare of animals under his care, in this instance near 40 golden retrievers. Despite the court...
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3PB Barristers' (3 Paper Buildings) criminal barrister Nate Lara (pictured here) has successfully secured an acquittal for his client in relation to a bomb hoax in a case heard at Swindon Crown Court. JM was charged with causing a bomb hoax at the Badbury Park Primary School in Swindon. Notably, JM accepted making the call to the school but denied making a bomb threat. In cross-examination, Nate questioned the receiver of the call, an administrator...
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3PB's family law barrister Sarah Dines, led by Professor Rob George KC of Harcourt Chambers, acted for the respondent father in the recent reported case from the Court of Appeal of Re S (Children: Transnational Marriage Abandonment) [2025] EWCA Civ 1058. The appeal focused on the High Court judge’s fact-finding in relation to international child abduction, 'stranding' and domestic abuse. The Court of Appeal gave particular attention to the question of what constitutes ‘transnational spousal...
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3PB associate member Stephen Wildblood KC (pictured here) and clinical psychologist Dr Freda Gardner, in conversation with Emily Roskilly, partner and founder of Roskilly & Co, explore the many benefits of mediation in separation and share their top tips for families going through difficult times. Click here to listen to the podcast. Stephen Wildblood KC is a 3PB associate member, Private FDR Judge, mediator, children and financial remedy arbitrator and early neutral evaluator. He sits...
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3PB family law silk June Venters KC, appearing for the father in the newly-published case of C v S [2025] EWFC 254, secured a rare and substantial costs order under the Children Act (CPR Part 44 does not strictly apply in such proceedings). The long-running dispute involved the mother seeking a defined contact order while levelling unsubstantiated allegations against the father. The case spanned over a decade, with the father previously being granted care of...
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3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) are delighted to welcome matrimonial finance and probate/inheritance barrister Davinia Riley (call:2004) to its 90-strong team of family barristers. Davinia joins 3PB from a rival top-tier Midlands set for family finance. Davinia's experience over the last twenty years is primarily in high value, complex financial issues often involving trust assets, businesses, multiple properties (UK-based and international) and inheritance. Ranked by Legal 500 since 2022 as a leading junior barrister in...
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