• Legal Aid Action

    Following the new AGFS coming into force on 1st April 2018, members of the crime group at 3PB have decided that they will not accept instructions in cases in which the representation order is dated from 1st April 2018.  We have taken this difficult decision in order to support our fellow professionals in the latest stage of the constant fight to maintain and uphold the highest standards in the Criminal Justice System and at the...

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  • 3PB Barristers clerk to fight in charity boxing match in Bournemouth for Cancer Research

    Former British army soldier, Frankie Wood will be boxing at the Bournemouth International Centre on Saturday 7 April in boxing matches to raise money for Cancer Research. Frankie, who is a now a barristers clerk at 3PB Barristers,works from its Bournemouth office. Work colleagues and friends will be there to provide very vocal support. Frankie is boxing as part of UWC Boxing, which has already raised nearly £250,000 in Bournemouth for Cancer Research UK. UWC...

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  • Successful prosecutions in attempted murder revenge shooting

    Three London drug dealers were jailed for more than 30 years each today following unanimous convictions for attempted murder. 3PB Barristers Adam Feest QC, who heads its Crime Team, led Jodie Mittell for the Prosecution in the six-week trial at Winchester Crown Court. The case involved a revenge shooting by the three male defendants against a rival drug network after a robbery at their own drug base in Hampshire. They travelled in convoy from London to the Crookhorn area...

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  • Personal Injury Newsletter - April 2018

    In this edition of the Newsletter, 3PB brings you the following articles. Click here to read our newsletter. Henrietta Hughes, who recently joined the PI Team on successful completion of her 3rd six pupillage, summarises a recent Appeal in which the Claimant slipped on ice in an unmanned car park.  No doubt litigators will see a rise in claims after the disruption caused by the Beast From The East and so the article should hopefully remind practitioners of some of...

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  • 3PB Family Barrister Sarah Jennings examines the approach of medical witnesses when dealing with unknown conditions

    This article was first published on Lexis®PSL Local Government on 22 February 2018. Click for a free trial of Lexis®PSL. Local Government analysis: Sarah Jennings examines the case of M v St Helens Borough Council, which considered the approach of medical witnesses when dealing with rare or unknown conditions in cases of suspected non-accidental injury. To read Sarah's analysis, click here.

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  • The Risk of Ice: 3PB Personal Injury barrister Henrietta Hughes analyses the appeal case of Cook v Swansea CC

    In recent weeks snow and ice have swept across the UK. The appeal case of Mr Ivor Cook v Swansea City Council [2017] EWCA Civ 2142 concerns a claim arising from slipping on the latter. To read Henrietta's analysis, click here. View Henrietta's profile here.

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  • 3PB Personal Injury Barrister Luke Ashby examines when an exit from the EL/PL Portal can be reasonable

    In Nicholls v The Ambassador Theatre Group, Luke Ashby successfully defended an appeal and secured a finding that the Claimant reasonably exited the EL/PL Portal and should escape the associated costs regime.  

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  • Fundamental Dishonesty: Gabriel Adedeji examines London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games v Sinfield

    Gabriel Adedeji brings us up to speed on the decision in London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (In Liquidation) v Sinfield [2018] EWHC 51 (QB) in which the Court gave guidance on the correct approach in relation to applications under s.57 Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. Click here to view Gabriel's analysis.

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  • Settlement: Gabriel Adedeji reviews Joanne Dunhill v W. Brook & Co and Justin Crossley

    Gabriel Adedeji reviews Joanne Dunhill (By her Litigation Friend Paul Tasker) v W. Brook & Co. (A Firm) and Justin Crossley [2018] EWCA Civ 505, a professional negligence claim brought by a Claimant after her claim was settled on the advice of her solicitor and barrister. Click here to view Gabriel's analysis.

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  • 3PB Personal Injury Barrister Sharan Sanghera examines how to get Part 36 offers right

    In her latest article, Sharan Sanghera provides a quick reminder of some important Part 36 Rules.  Be sure to use her checklist when you are making Part 36 offers to avoid some of the more commonly made mistakes, which could lead to an offer being found invalid. Click here to read Sharan's article.

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  • The Fifth Edition of Millington and Sutherland Williams: The Proceeds of Crime is now available

    3PB's public and regulatory and crime teams are proud to announce the publication of the fifth edition of 'Millington and Sutherland Williams on the Proceeds of Crime'. This major work, published by Oxford University Press, is available to 3PB's instructing solicitors with a 20% discount.  Please contact [email protected] to benefit from this offer, valid until 31/1/2019. A leading practitioner text on all aspects of restraint, confiscation and civil recovery of the proceeds of crime, the book has been fully...

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  • 3PB recruits two top family barristers

    3PB, one of the UK's oldest chambers, continue their Birmingham chambers expansion with the recruitment of two senior family barristers with a national reputation, Dorian Day and Michael George. “I am delighted Dorian and Michael are joining 3PB,” said Hamish Dunlop, Head of 3PB’s 64 strong family law team. "Both have exceptional reputations and will be great assets to our clients, served from our premises at The Colmore Building, Birmingham and 3PB nationally.” Dorian Day...

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