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    Philip Bambagiotti recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) Philip Bambagiotti, an experienced barrister at the NSW Bar in Australia, has been recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia for his high calibre work within Construction and Infrastructure Law. Best Lawyers has been regarded by both the profession and the public as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction for more than 40 years. Philip’s recognition by Best Lawyers stands as a testament...

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    Jack Webb and Matthew Cannings offer guide on admittance of fresh evidence on appeal

    3PB Barristers’ property and commercial barristers Jack Webb and Matthew Cannings have written an article titled 'Cache in the attic: applications to admit fresh evidence on appeal'. They offer useful best-practice guidance in relation to making applications to admit fresh evidence in appeal cases. To read their full article, please click here. If you wish to contact or instruct Jack or Matthew, please email Chambers Director Mark Heath on [email protected] and Senior Practice Manager Matthew...

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    Patrick Heneghan to speak at the G4C Bath & CE Bath Club Legal Update

    3PB Barristers' Head of Commercial Patrick Heneghan will be speaking at the Constructing Excellence South West event, tomorrow, 22 April. He will be joining the construction panel, covering The Building Safety Act. Other topics of discussion will include a legal update and Q&A panel on recent case law, horizon scanning and current hot topics. A limited number of spaces are still available for the free event, to learn more, please click here. To contact or...

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    David Parratt KC (Scot) and Dr Zhen Ye review DIFC Courts confirming enforcement principle proceedings against Non-DIFC assets

    Following his recent appearance in the DIFC, 3PB Barristers David Parratt KC (Scot) along with Dr Zhen Ye, have written an article titled ‘DIFC Courts Confirm Enforcement Principle in Article 31(4) proceedings against Non-DIFC Assets’. In this article, they explore the practical implications of DIFC Courts confirming a defendant who attempted to cancel two court orders, focused on property located in Dubai, an Enforcement Order and a Receivership Order, that had been issued to support...

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    Mariya Peykova explores what data controllers can learn from recent Court of Appeal case

    3PB’s specialist commercial, public and information law barrister, Mariya Peykova, has written a case summary of the judgment in 'DSG Retail Limited v Information Commissioner [2026] EWCA Civ 140' handed down in February this year. She discusses the scope of the duty imposed on data controllers to protect personal data in their possession and control by taking appropriate technical and organisational measures ('ATOMs') and how the security duty is particularly relevant when data controllers fall...

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    Dr Zhen Ye explores recent Court of Appeal case and the take away lessons for practitioners on the Arbitration Act 1996

    Dr Zhen Ye writes on the recent Court of Appeal case ‘LLC Eurochem North-West-2 v Tecnimont S.P.A and another’. In her article, Zhen provides an in depth analysis of the case, including a discussion on the arguments made by the appellant. She concludes by highlighting the useful lessons on section 42 of the Arbitration Act 1996 that practitioners can take away from the decision. To read the full article, please click here. To contact or...

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    Court of Appeal clarifies evidence admissible to challenge water meter readings

    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...

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    Aaron Luxton to speak at R3 Association of Business Recovery Professionals Midlands Quarterly Meeting

    3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) commercial and insolvency barrister, Aaron Luxton, is set to speak at the R3 Midlands first quarterly meeting of the year. R3 is the trade association for the entire community of the UK’s insolvency and restructuring professionals. They can provide advice on a range of business and personal finance issues. Aaron's session ‘How to Work Effectively with Lawyers: A Practical Guide’ will focus on working effectively with lawyers: how to get...

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    Sahara v Sonara: John Jessup Reviews the Court of Appeal’s Approach to Contract Interpretation

    3PB's specialist commercial, personal and corporate barrister, John Jessup, has written an article titled ‘Sahara Energy Resource Limited V Société Nationale De Raffinage S.A. (Sonara)’. In his article, John examines Sahara’s sale of crude oil to Sonara and the consequences of Sonara’s late payment. He analyses the resulting claims for Incremental Interest and FX Differential and considers whether those claims were governed by the parties’ written agreement known as the Joint Report. John also explores...

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    Pleadings and conflicts of interest

    Richard Whitehouse analyses the case of Blower v GH Canfield LLP [2025] EWCA Civ 1627, a claim that arose from settlement advice that was provided by solicitors, allegedly in a situation where there were conflicts of interest. The claimant alleged that the defendant solicitors were negligent because they were acting for the claimant and other members of her family, including her bankrupt husband. At first instance, HHJ Paul Matthews found in favour of the defendant....

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    Mariya Peykova writes an article on sexually explicit deepfakes and the law

    3PB’s specialist commercial, public and information law barrister, Mariya Peykova, has written an article titled ‘Grok around and find out. Or not. What does the law say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and do we need better rules?’. She discusses how Grok has sparked controversy in recent weeks after being used to generate non-consensual sexualised images, with victims predominantly being women and girls. These images are an example of sexually explicit deepfakes created without consent. Mariya...

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    Aaron Luxton shortlisted at the Birmingham Law Society Awards

    3PB Barristers are delighted to announce that commercial and insolvency barrister Aaron Luxton has been shortlisted for "Junior Barrister of the Year" at next year’s Birmingham Law Society (BLS) Legal Awards. The awards have been showcasing the very best of the region’s legal talent since the inaugural event in 2002. Firms and individuals practising in the West Midlands were invited to submit nominations in one of the 14 award categories. The winners will be announced...

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