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Sunyana Sharma successfully defends a Nurse enabling them to practise unrestricted

9th November 2026

3PB's inquest and professional discipline barrister, Sunyana Sharma, has successfully defended a Nurse in fitness to practise proceedings, enabling them to practise unrestricted. The Nurse was found not impaired before the Nursing and Midwifery Council, following a conviction of a s.20 grievous bodily harm offence around 4 years ago. Following robust submissions on impairment, the Panel concluded that although the Nurse had committed a serious offence, she had completed her sentence, shown full and genuine...

3PB announces pupillage vacancies for 2026-27

9th November 2026

3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is pleased to announce that it will be inviting applications for four specialist pupillages in the upcoming round. These will be for pupillages commencing in October 2028. The national, full-service chambers is the UK’s second-largest chambers, with over 270 barristers and 60 members of staff across seven offices. The four vacancies will be for the following practice areas and locations: Employment and Discrimination – London Construction and Engineering – London...

Oliver Nunn and Danielle Gotts St. Clair offer guidance to housing practitioners following the introduction of Respect Orders

6th November 2026

3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist housing and property barristers Oliver Nunn and Danielle Gotts St. Clair have written on the recent amends to the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 introducing the “respect order”. In their article, entitled “Oh Baby Please… Give a little Respect: The Introduction of Respect Orders in the effort to tackle Anti-social Behaviour”, Oliver and Danielle delve into the differences between the new order and the pre-existing housing injunctions,...

3PB’s International Services Team to attend Dubai Arbitration Week

4th November 2026

A group of 3PB’s commercial and construction arbitrators will be attending this year’s Dubai Arbitration Week, taking place next week, 09-13 November 2026. In attendance this year will be 3PB's Deputy Head of Chambers David Parratt KC, alongside Dean O’Leary and Nikolai Lazarev. As part of the week's calendar of events, on Wednesday 11 November, David will be joining the panel of speakers at 'In the hot seat: putting evidence to the test', organised by...

Adeo Fraser writes for Counsel Magazine on keeping an edge at the Bar

3rd November 2026

3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist family law barrister Adeo Fraser has written for Counsel Magazine on the lessons he has learnt throughout his career at the Bar. Drawing on the wisdom of influential Black figures, past and present, Adeo’s article “Lessons learnt: The Bar at its best’ delves into all aspects of a career at the Bar, from being proactive and moving with the times, to welcoming challenges, managing a work-life balance, and supporting...

Faizul Azman writes on the procedural consequences of company dissolution for appeals [to the Appointed Person]

3rd November 2026

3PB's Intellectual Property barrister, Faizul Azman, examines the recent decision in Parabolica Ltd v Tesla, Inc (BL O/0875/26, 26 September 2026), in which Phillip Johnson, sitting as the Appointed Person, addressed an important unresolved procedural question arising from Enerjo (O/1191/25). The decision clarifies that the dissolution of a company renders an appeal irregular rather than a nullity, that no valid procedural steps may be taken in the name of a dissolved company, and that the...

Richard Wheeler acts for family in resumption of inquest case for teenager killed by speeding driver

29th October 2026

3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist personal injury, clinical negligence and inquests barrister, Richard Wheeler, was instructed by Hollie Muckley and Tutsi Allport at HCC solicitors to act for the family in the inquest touching the death of Laionie Kennard. This case concerned the death of Laionie in a road traffic collision on 16 September 2023 due to dangerous driving, concerning speed and alcohol. Richard has prepared a longer briefing note on the details surrounding...

Stephen Wildblood KC writes article on divorce settlements for the Financial Remedies Journal

29th October 2026

3PB’s specialist family barrister, Stephen Wildblood KC, has written an article for the Financial Remedies Journal titled “Obligations, Responsibilities and the One-Liner.” Stephen provides a short legal opinion about how courts in England and Wales should decide what is fair when a married couple divorces and divides their finances. This article argues that courts have been overlooking two important factors in divorce settlements: the obligations and responsibilities spouses have towards each other and other people,...

Victoria Jones to speak at the White Paper Conference - Trade Marks Law 2026

29th October 2026

3PB’s Intellectual Property specialist barrister Victoria Jones will be speaking at the White Paper Conference 'Trade Marks Law 2026' on Thursday 12th November 2026 at The Caledonian Club, London. Victoria will be addressing the issue of generic trade marks and will be looking at where the line is between a protectable trade mark, a descriptive product name and ordinary trade language in light of Dryrobe v D-Robe and Wang Zeng v Bing Bing Food [2026]. To...

Callum Bisson-Simmonds secures acquittal for Army Serviceman

28th October 2026

3PB’s specialist criminal and regulatory barrister, Callum Bisson-Simmonds, secured a not guilty verdict in the Crown Court at Bournemouth. Callum was representing a serving Sergeant of the British Army. The case concerned a domestic assault, which had been audio-recorded by the complainant. If convicted the Sergeant risked serious professional consequences, including being demoted or discharged. The issue in the case was whether or not Callum's client was had been acting in self defence at the...

3PB strengthens its presence before the DIFC Courts

21st October 2026

3PB Barristers is pleased to recognise the admission of David Parratt KC; Patrick Heneghan; Nikolai Lazarev and Zhen Ye to Part II of the DIFC Courts’ Register of Practitioners during the year. Their registration grants rights of audience before the DIFC Courts, building on their established practices in the region and reinforcing 3PB’s support for clients involved in commercial disputes in the UAE and internationally. To contact or instruct David, Patrick, Nikolai or Zhen please...

Victoria Hamblen called to the Bar of Northern Ireland

20th October 2026

3PB Barristers property, planning and environmental law barrister Victoria Hamblen, pictured here, has been called to the Bar of Northern Ireland. Victoria plans to further develop her expertise in environmental caseload in Northern Ireland, following on from the experience gained of environmental issues in Northern Ireland on secondment at the Office for Environmental Protection. To contact or instruct Victoria, please email Chambers Director Russell Porter on [email protected] or call 01865 793 736.