Employment and discrimination News

February Employment Law Newsletter Out Now

27th February 2026

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.
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.

Karen Moss and Mark Green co-author new book on age discrimination in the workplace

27th February 2026

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...

Emma McIlveen becomes the youngest employment judge in the UK

26th February 2026

3PB is delighted to announce that a sixth member of chambers, Emma McIlveen, has been appointed as a fee-paid, part-time Employment Tribunal Judge. Emma will sit as an employment judge in Scotland and takes up the post on 1 March 2026. Appointed at 34, Emma McIlveen becomes the youngest employment judge in the UK. Emma will continue to maintain her busy employment, public and administrative law, personal injury and inquests practice. Called to the Bar...

Emma McIlveen's publishes her latest employment newsletter on NI employment disputes

5th February 2026

3PB's new associate member Emma McIlveen, an employment and discrimination and public law specialist, has published her latest monthly newsletter with over 30 reports about employment disputes in Northern Ireland (NI), Ireland and England and Wales. This month's newsletter includes: Parental Leave in NI being extended to cover miscarriage. New Court of Appeal ruling gives guidance on formulating grounds of appeal in all NI courts. Ruling that no TUPE transfer of clinical commissioning group as...

Emma McIlveen joins 3PB's Employment and Public Law groups

2nd February 2026

3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is delighted to announce that leading employment and public law barrister Emma McIlveen has joined chambers as an associate member. Qualified in four jurisdictions, Emma is frequently instructed in cases in England and Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Emma is a popular choice for high-stakes and landmark litigation, often involving vulnerable individuals, public bodies and cases with significant reputational/regulatory risk. She provides practical advice on resolving complex...

December Employment Law Newsletter - Out Now!

19th December 2025

It feels quite remarkable that in what seems like only moments after wishing one another a Happy New Year, we are about to see out 2025!
It's been such a busy year, but as always, the Employment and Discrimination Group would like to take the time to share their thanks for the great work we've received this year. Naturally, we look forward very much to working with you in 2026 as well.
And with that, our attention turns to the final edition of our newsletter for 2025. In this bumper edition, we've covered news as always, and there are articles from Mike Smith, Simon Tibbitts and Mark Green, as well as a longer read from Katherine Anderson, who has had a good look at the decision in Peggie.

November Employment Law Newsletter - Out Now

12th November 2025

Welcome to our November employment law newsletter edited by Stephen Wyeth. We announce great results in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners.
Analysis is provided by Stephen Wyeth, Robin Pickard, Alex Leonhardt and Grace Nicholls on the following cases:
- Davidson v National Express Ltd [2025] EAT 151
- Huntley v Siemens Healthcare Limited [2025] EAT 152
- Sogbodjor v WKCIC t/a Capital City College Group 2219358/2024
- Abel Estate Agent Ltd & Ors v Elizabeth Reynolds [2025] EWCA Civ 1357
We hope you enjoy our newsletter.

3PB breaks through the 100 rankings ceiling in Chambers and Partners 2026 edition

16th October 2025

3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) have been awarded a record number of individual rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners, reaching a total of 104 (96 last year) achieved by 86 of its barristers. The national set has doubled its number of individual rankings in 5 years (52 in 2021) and is rewarded with accolades in 22 areas of law across the London Bar as well as in the North Eastern, South Eastern,...

3PB’s employment and discrimination law team welcomes another strong set of results in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners with 20 individual rankings for 16 of its barristers in London, Western, South Eastern and the Midlands Circuits. The team celebrates its 3rd Team ranking, in the Midlands this time, and remains in Band 1 in Western and South Eastern. Our barristers are congratulated for achieving 3 individual rankings in London (+2 year on year)....

October Employment Law Newsletter - Out Now!

7th October 2025

Welcome to our October employment law newsletter edited by Mark Green. We celebrate Legal 500 team and individual success and look forward to our conference on 16 October in Birmingham.
Analysis is provided by Andrew MacPhail, Ben Amunwa, Emma Greening and Joseph England on the following cases:
- Ms E Cohen v Mr K Mahmood MP [2025] EAT 134
- AB v Grafters Group Ltd [2025] EAT 126
- Ahmed v Capital Arches Group Limited [2025] EAT 133
- Andras Szucs v GreenSquareAccord Ltd [2025] EAT 110
Enjoy this month’s edition.

3PB achieves record rankings in the Legal 500’s 2026 edition

1st October 2025

3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings), one of the UK's largest chambers, is delighted to announce a record number of rankings - totalling 193 - in the Legal 500 2026’s edition which is published today, compared with 167 last year. A total of 123 3PB barristers are now ranked in the Legal 500, up from 108 last year. The set is ranked in 26 areas of law across 4 large UK Circuits (London, South Eastern, Western...

3PB’s ‘best in their field’ employment and discrimination law team is delighted to have joined a select few chambers to be ranked in the Midlands in this area of law. The leading team retains its top tier team rankings in the Western and South Eastern Circuits. Clients comment on 'an exceptional chambers, from the first point of contact with the clerks through to the end of the matter’ with ‘their growth a testament to their...