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Jeremy Warner writes an article on withdrawing pre-action admissions and examines strategy for both claimants and defendants

3rd July 2025

3PB’s specialist personal injury, clinical negligence and inquests barrister Jeremy Warner looks at applications to withdraw pre-action admissions. Jeremy provides guidance on how defendants should approach these applications and how claimants should respond. In Somoye v North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust [2023] EWHC 191 (KB), the High Court offered important guidance on the circumstances in which a defendant may resile from an admission and the hurdles they must overcome. Jeremy examines Somoye alongside the...

Karen Moss spoke on panel at Birmingham Law Society’s Question Time event

2nd July 2025

Karen Moss, Head of 3PB's Employment and Discrimination Group, spoke on the panel at Birmingham Law Society’s Question Time event, hosted by No.5 Chambers. The event was targeted at all employment professionals including employment lawyers and those in HR. It dived into the details surrounding the Employment Rights Bill 2024 and its potential implications. The panellists spoke about different aspects of the proposed Bill. Karen focussed on the far-reaching proposals regarding Zero Hours and Low...

Aaron Luxton has been shortlisted for ‘Barrister of the Year 2025’ at the Worcestershire Legal awards

2nd July 2025

3PB Barristers are delighted to announce that Aaron Luxton has been shortlisted for the ‘Barrister of the Year 2025’ award at the Worcestershire Law Society Legal Awards. This well-established and popular event in the legal calendar provides an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and achievements of all peers over the past year. The winner will be announced at the Worcestershire Law Society Legal Awards Annual Dinner on Friday, 12th September, at The Bank House...

Nate Lara successfully defends client in Winchester Crown Court

1st July 2025

3PB Barristers' (3 Paper Buildings) crime barrister Nate Lara has successfully secured an acquittal for his client in relation to a serious sexual offence. SB was charged with a public sexual assault in a pub, where two eyewitnesses and a complaint witness gave evidence before a jury. Nate was able to undermine each of the witnesses and ensure that a solid defence of denial was put before the jury. Following a three-day trial at Winchester...

3PB Barristers Expands Operations with New Manchester Office

1st July 2025

3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings), a national set of barristers with 270 members, today (1 July 2025) announced the opening of its new office in Manchester, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic expansion across the UK. The new facility, located at 11 York Street, will serve as a regional hub for operations in the North West. The Manchester office represents 3PB's commitment to strengthening its presence in key UK markets and bringing its...

3PB participates in legal charity events

24th June 2025

Last week, 3PB’s barristers and staff participated in two fantastic charity events held by the legal community to raise money for very important causes. On Tuesday (17 June), several barristers and staff from 3PB’s London centre were amongst the thousands from across the legal community who joined in the 21st annual London Legal Walk, hosted by The London Legal Support Trust. Barristers Sunyana Sharma, Sharan Sanghera, Jeremy Warner and Poonam Bhari were joined by Fionna...

Paul Froud in CoA judgment confirming inadequate explanation in first instance care decision

23rd June 2025

The Court of Appeal handed down judgment last week granting an appeal against a decision of HHJ Wicks. Paul Froud (pictured here), led by Darren Howe KC from 1 Crown Office Row, were instructed on behalf of the Child, acting through her Children’s Guardian. Neither Paul nor Darren appeared at the Final Hearing and were instructed by Mr. James Walthall of Jackson West Solicitors. The Court of Appeal upheld the appeal brought by the Local...

3PB shortlisted for four awards at the Legal 500 Bar awards 2025

20th June 2025

Nicole Bollard is nominated for Intellectual Property Junior of the Year with 3PB Barristers in the running for Intellectual Property Set of the Year. Chambers is on the shortlist for Public Services and Charities Set of the Year whilst Chambers Director Russell Porter features in stellar company on the shortlist for Chambers Leader of the Year. Best wishes to all of those shortlisted in all categories. We look forward to celebrating excellence at the Bar...

3PB launches its new NCDR family law service

19th June 2025

3PB officially launched its NCDR (Non Court Dispute Resolution) services for family law on Wednesday afternoon (18 June) at 58 Victoria Embankment in London in front of  more than 130 family law solicitors. The large national chambers - with 90 family law barristers - covers the full range of NCDR services including mediation, early neutral evaluation, private FDR hearings and arbitration. The three-hour briefing was billed as "Arbitration in Action" and gave practical tips on...

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

18th June 2025

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...

Oliver Thorne and Nicola Frost qualify as children arbitrators

18th June 2025

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...

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

17th June 2025

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...