- 3PB
- ADR/NCDR
- Clinical Negligence
- Commercial
- Construction and engineering
- Costs
- Court of Protection
- Crime and Regulatory Crime
- Direct Access
- Education
- Employment and discrimination
- Family
- General News
- Inquests
- Intellectual property
- International
- International Services
- Mini pupillage
- Personal Injury
- Professional Discipline
- Property and Estates
- Public and Administrative Law
- Pupillage
- Pupillage
- Sports
- Sports law
-
3PB's criminal law barrister Kate Davies saw immediate success after her recent return from a sabbatical, when she secured two not guilty verdicts for her client to charges of both GBH and ABH. The prosecution had alleged her client had taken someone to ground and then assaulted them repeatedly causing injuries. The defence was that it was an accident. Kate was instructed by Rio Kellman of specialist criminal defence solicitors firm, Renshaw Derrick, whose client...
Continue reading -
3PB is proud to celebrate another year of International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the power of generosity and collaboration, recognising that empowering women strengthens communities and creates opportunities for everyone. To support this message, we are hosting a workwear drive across our London, Birmingham and Bristol centres in aid of Smart Works, a UK-wide charity that provides free interview clothing and coaching to women who are unemployed or on zero-hours...
Continue reading -
3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) Ben Amunwa successfully represented the HS Academy Trust in the recent case of R (PZP) v HS Academy Trust and another [2026] EWHC 489 (Admin), concerning a judicial review challenge to two permanent exclusions. The High Court considered claims by pupils PZP and STW against the Academy Trust’s decision to permanently exclude them following their involvement in a serious assault on a fellow student. The decision in R (PZP) is significant...
Continue reading -
On 25 February 2026 the Court of Appeal (Peter Jackson, Lewis and Snowden L.J.J.) handed down judgment in the case of B&D Clays & Chemicals Limited v Castle Water Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 171, an appeal relating to the evidence admissible to challenge commercial water meter readings. David Parratt KC (Scot), Christopher Edwards and Zhen Ye of 3PB Barristers appeared for B&D Clays, the Appellant, in this matter. The Court of Appeal held, by a majority of...
Continue reading -
3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is continuing its partnership with Bridging the Bar (BTB) for a further year - reinforcing its long-standing commitment to widening access to the legal profession. Founded in July 2020, Bridging the Bar is a charity dedicated to supporting aspiring barristers from groups that are statistically underrepresented at the Bar. They work to remove structural barriers by equipping candidates from non-traditional backgrounds with the skills, confidence and professional networks needed to...
Continue reading -
Five members of 3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) Family Law team have been listed in this year’s Doyle's Guide of the leading Birmingham family law barristers, announced today, 4 March 2026. The list highlights the leading family law barristers practising within Birmingham and the Midlands and is collated through recommendations from solicitors and peers for expertise and abilities within family law. 3PB’s Head of Chambers Elizabeth McGrath KC and Head of Family Vanessa Meachin KC...
Continue reading -
3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) Sunyana Sharma, Head of the Inquests Team, and Stuart Pringle, Chambers Director, join ‘Unplanned – Navigating the unexpected at the Bar’ with The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. Hosted by Sunyana Sharma, the podcast episode features guests, Steve Broach KC, Sam Mercer and Stuart Pringle. Together, they speak openly about the unexpected challenges that can arise at the Bar from mental health struggles, burnout to bereavement and other sudden...
Continue reading -
3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist construction law barrister, mediator and arbitrator Paul Newman recently addressed a meeting of the Northern Ireland chapter of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Irish Branch) at an event held at the Law Society of Northern Ireland in Belfast. At the meeting, Paul spoke on four adjudication enforcement decisions from 2025 and 2026. In his presentation, Paul gave a detailed background into the four cases, including an overview of the...
Continue reading -
3PB Barristers' criminal barrister Nate Lara has successfully secured an acquittal for his client in relation to two allegations of exposure in a case heard at Portsmouth Crown Court. DH faced allegations of exposing himself to a family member on numerous occasions both in person and by phone. DH accepted that he committed the acts, however he denied his intention was to cause harm, as the law requires. The prosecution relied on DH’s responses in...
Continue reading -
3PB Barristers is delighted to announce that Joe Townsend becomes Practice Director of 3PB’s Construction and Engineering team from today, 2 March 2026. Warmest congratulations to Joe! Commenting on the announcement, 3PB’s Chief Executive Simon Astill said, “This is a very well-deserved promotion for Joe, and after specialising in clerking construction and engineering disputes for eight years, we look forward to seeing continued growth for the group, both nationally and internationally, as he takes on his new role.”...
Continue reading -
Welcome to our February employment law newsletter edited by Michael Smith. Karen Moss and Mark Green announce the publication of their book on age discrimination in the workplace. We are delighted to welcome Emma McIlveen as an associate member.
Continue reading
Analysis is provided by Michael Smith, Alex Leonhardt, Ben Amunwa, Sarah Clarke and Daniel Brown on the following cases and topics
- Odusanya v Pennine Care Foundation Trust & Others [2026] EAT 5
- Milrine v DHL Services Ltd [2026] EAT 3
- Dada v The Scottish Ministers [2026] EAT 13
- When does the withdrawal of a claim take effect? UPDATED analysis
- Lamb v Teva UK Ltd [2026] EAT 8
We hope you enjoy our newsletter. -
3PB's employment and discrimination barristers Karen Moss and Mark Green (pictured here) have co-authored ‘A Practical Guide to Age Discrimination in the Workplace’ which is now available from Law Brief Publishing and legal booksellers. An essential companion for practitioners and litigants-in-person involved in age discrimination claims before the employment tribunal, the book demystifies the legal framework and provides practical guidance. From defining comparators to understanding where to pitch injury to feelings awards, and from drafting...
Continue reading
