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John Jessup considers the recent Court of Appeal decision of Marex Financial Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 1468 which answers the question of whether the rule against reflective loss (which prevents a shareholder bringing an action for loss of value of their shares) applies to unsecured creditors. Click here to read John's analysis. Read John's profile here.

3PB barrister William Webster to publish new planning law handbook

6th July 2018

William Webster is to publish a practitioner's handbook for planning professionals this summer. The book covers the widest possible range of planning topics in a single volume. It is written for planning practitioners in the private and public sectors. It will contain the final revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which is due to be published in Summer 2018. The book is written in a style that combines a readily accessible narrative with...

Debut book by 3PB's Sarah Langford receives positive reviews in the national newspapers

2nd July 2018

Criminal and family barrister Sarah Langford from national chambers 3PB Barristers has had her first book published by Penguin. The book is attracting a great deal of interest. Some of the reviews can be found here: Review of In Your Defence in the Times Further review of In Your Defence in The Times The Guardian's review of In Your Defence ‘In Your Defence – Stories of Life and Law’ is an account of life at...

Aimee Fox has joined 3PB Barristers’ leading Education and Family law teams from St Ives Chambers. Called to the Bar in 2007, she is well-known as a specialist in education law and private law and family finance cases. Aimee’s education practice sees her regularly appear in the First Tier Tribunal. She acts for all parties including local authorities, schools, parents and young people. Aimee’s education experience includes judicial reviews; discrimination and equalities claims; special educational...

Earlier this month Tom Webb represented EUI Limited before HHJ Owen QC at the Nottingham County Court in an LVI road traffic matter. Following a full trial, Tom was successful in both having the claim dismissed and in seeking an enforceable costs order on the basis of the claimant’s fundamental dishonesty. On assessment, the costs were reduced by only approximately 1/8 of that claimed. Tom is a part of chambers’ PI team and one of...

Christopher Edwards considers the case of First Tower Trustees Ltd and Intertrustees Limited v CDS (Superstores International) Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 1396 and the role of basis clauses in avoiding liability in contracts. Click here to read his analysis. Click here to view Christopher's profile.

Thomas Evans successfully appealed Mr Thomson's 18-month sentence for possession of a Samurai sword in a public place. The Court of Appeal found that the sentence imposed had been "manifestly excessive" and substituted a sentence of 12 months' imprisonment. Mr Justice Goss described Mr Evans' submissions as "cogent and economical". Click here to view Thomas Evans' profile.

Lydia Pemberton (2006 call) has joined 3PB‘s leading specialist trusts and probate team. Lydia specialises in all aspects of contentious probate matters, in particular Inheritance Act claims, and also offers advice and representation in TOLATA disputes.  She is often enlisted at the pre-litigation stage and will then remain instructed to work as part of the legal team representing the client through to resolution of the dispute. Lydia advises across a broad range and value of estates and TOLATA claims, from those involving substantial assets through...

In his latest article for LawInSport, 3PB Sports barrister Graham Gilbert reviews the decisions of the Judicial and Disputes Committee of World Rugby in relation to a number of complaints made by participating Unions in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Qualifying Competition. Namely: a match played as part of the final round of the Qualifying Competition, following which a number of complaints had been made by Federacion Espanola de Rugby (FER) relating to, among other...

3PB barrister Sarah Langford publishes book about life at the Bar

15th June 2018

Criminal and family barrister Sarah Langford from national chambers 3PB Barristers is to have her first book published by Penguin at the end of the month. ‘In Your Defence – Stories of Life and Law’ is an account of life at the English Bar based around eleven cases that demonstrate the strengths, weaknesses and realities of the UK’s present justice and legal system Sarah’s book has been praised by critics and fellow barristers as an...

The Crime group at 3PB welcomes the result of the recent CBA ballot confirming acceptance of the Government’s revised proposal on the new AGFS.  This brings to an end the action taken by the bar and 3PB since 1st April.  All members of the criminal team will now undertake new work under the revised scheme.  We would like to thank all of our instructing solicitors for their understanding and patience during this time. For more...

Rhiannon Wilcock today joined 3PB Barristers from St Philips Chambers,  and will work alongside her former family law team colleagues like recent recruits Poonam Bhari, Mark Calway, Dorian Day and Michael George as well as founder members of 3PB’s ever-expanding Birmingham office Liz McGrath QC, Vanessa Meachin QC and Lawrence Messling. Rhiannon, who was called to the Bar in 2012 and completed her pupillage in 2014 at a leading family set in London,  practises in...