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, Western and Midlands Circuits. 3笔叠鈥檚 barristers are praised for their exceptional skills and service delivery.

Click here to view the full results聽and read client quotes about our barristers and clerks.

Simon Astill, 3笔叠鈥檚 Chief Executive (pictured here), said: 鈥淭his year鈥檚 Chambers and Partners results stand out particularly as we go past the 100 individual rankings. I am delighted that our barristers鈥� exceptional skills and dedication lead to achievements worthy of our clients鈥� recognition. I thank our clients for their ongoing support and congratulate our barristers on their rankings.鈥�

3笔叠鈥檚 barristers are ranked in the following practice areas: Administrative and public law, clinical negligence, chancery, commercial litigation, construction, costs litigation, crime, education, employment, family: children, family: matrimonial finance, financial crime, health and safety, inquests, intellectual property, personal injury, planning, professional discipline, professional negligence, professional negligence: construction, real estate litigation and social housing.

Earlier this month, the seven-office chambers earned 193 rankings in the Legal 500 2026.

The set is ranked in 26 areas of law across 4 large UK Circuits (London, South Eastern, Western and the Midlands) and is also ranked internationally in both the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

The Legal 500 acknowledges 海角破解版 as an 'amazing set鈥� with a 'wealth of talent at all levels of seniority', supported by 鈥榗lerks always inordinately helpful and creative in finding solutions鈥�. The set garners more praise as 'An exceptional chambers, from the first point of contact with the clerks through to the end of the matter. Nothing is ever too much and counsel are approachable and available. [鈥 Their growth is testament to their success and breadth and depth of their experience.'

Simon Astill, Chief Executive at 海角破解版 (pictured here), said: 鈥業 am delighted that our talented barristers and their hard work and dedication has been acknowledged in this year鈥檚 Legal 500 results. I congratulate all our members as well as our clerks for their commitment to providing excellent service. My thanks also go to our clients for taking part in the Legal 500 research.'

Click here to read the results.

To see the full list rankings in Legal 500 2026, .

Their appointments are effective from 22nd September and will run on four-year renewable terms. Many congratulations to Nicola and Paul, who will both continue to maintain their busy practices at 海角破解版, alongside their judicial appointments.

Nicola Frost is a specialist family law barrister, private FDR judge and arbitrator, dual qualified in both the financial remedy and children schemes.聽 Nicola is an arbitrator member of Bristol Family Law Solutions.聽 She is also the author of a book on pre-nuptial agreements.聽 Nicola is consistently ranked in the Legal Directories and has won praise for her forensic attention to detail and her excellent client care.

Paul Froud is a barrister with a busy and diverse family law practice, with an emphasis on public law Children Act proceedings and a burgeoning private law children caseload. He acts for parents, local authorities, guardians and interveners and has appeared at all levels of the Family Court and the Court of Appeal. Paul is ranked in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 directories, who acknowledge him for his impressive advocacy and excellent eye for detail.

For more information, please contact Chambers Directors Rob Leonard or Ian Charlton.

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Stephen Wildblood KC is a 海角破解版 associate member, Private FDR Judge, mediator, children and financial remedy arbitrator and early neutral evaluator. He sits part-time in the Family and High Court (Family Division) and writes in a number of Family Law textbooks, including the Red Book. He also writes and directs plays to show the social reality behind the issues that arise in Family proceedings.

Stephen works with the highly respected consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Freda Gardner, offering non-court based assistance to families who might otherwise find themselves involved in Family Court proceedings.

To instruct Stephen Wildblood KC (and to access his work with Dr Gardner), or to see about his availability to conduct arbitrations, mediations, private FDRs, early neutral evaluations, and other forms of NCDR please contact聽fam.clerks@3pb.co.uk听辞谤 telephone 0330 332 0773.

The Manchester office represents 海角破解版's commitment to strengthening its presence in key UK markets and bringing its services closer to clients throughout the region. The centre will support chamber鈥檚 growing client base in Manchester and surrounding areas.

"Opening our Manchester office represents an exciting new chapter for 海角破解版 Barristers," said CEO Simon Astill. "Manchester's vibrant business ecosystem, talented workforce, and strategic location make it an ideal base for our continued growth in the North West. This expansion reflects our confidence in the regional market and our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients."

Manchester's selection as the location for this expansion was driven by several key factors, including the city's strong professional services community, long-established legal sector, busy courts, excellent transport links, access to skilled talent from local law schools, and its position as a major business hub in the North West. The city's thriving technology sector and business-friendly environment align perfectly with the set鈥檚 growth objectives.

The Manchester office will offer the full range of 海角破解版 Barrister鈥檚 services, including advice and advocacy across a wide range of civil, private, public and regulatory areas of legal expertise. Local clients will benefit from dedicated account management from the practice management team, faster response times, and personalised service delivery tailored to regional needs.

The company plans to engage actively with the local business community through partnerships with Manchester-based organisations, sponsorship of local events, and participation in regional business networks.

"This opening is just the beginning of our journey in Manchester," added Head of Chambers Elizabeth McGrath KC. "We look forward to building lasting relationships with local clients, partners, and the broader community while contributing to the city's continued growth and success."

For more information on the Manchester office, and services available, please email or call 0161 539 5333.

Chambers is on the shortlist for Public Services and Charities Set of the Year whilst Chambers Director Russell Porter features in stellar company on the shortlist for Chambers Leader of the Year.

Best wishes to all of those shortlisted in all categories. We look forward to celebrating excellence at the Bar with all of you on 24th September!

Mathew previously served as a judge of the EAT from 2018-2024, during his fixed-term appointment as a Deputy High Court Judge.

This further appointment is again on a fee-paid (part-time) basis. Mathew will continue to maintain his busy practice at 海角破解版.

Karen Moss, Head of 3笔叠鈥檚 Employment and Discrimination Law Group, commented: 鈥満＝瞧平獍� warmly congratulates Mathew on this achievement. His re-appointment to the EAT is testament to the strength of his contribution to this area of law.鈥�

Based on real legal experiences, the play will be performed at the Royal Courts of Justice later this afternoon and explores a father, mother and their daughter's experience in the family court system.

Sponsored by law firm , this sold-out play looks at family separation and loss of relationships, power imbalances, destructive behaviours and frustrations with the family court system and the need for more compassion and reform.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to , who fund in-person support sessions with volunteers, providing vital care and guidance for individuals facing court without representation.

for more information about the play.

RWK Goodman are the authors of the Legal Thinking podcast, whose latest episode considers the issues raised by tonight's play. .

Lord Justice Peter Jackson considered the decisions of Lieven J in West Northamptonshire Council v KA (Intermediaries) [2024] EWHC 79 and Williams J Re X and Y (Intermediary: Practice and Procedure) [2024] EWHC 906 (Fam), as well as the guidance issued by the President of the Family Division (Practice Guidance: The Use of Intermediaries, Lay Advocates and Cognitive Assessments in the Family Court) and concluded that there is no need for any additional test to be applied when considering the appointment of an intermediary, that as a matter of law the solution lies in the effective application of the necessity test found in the FPR, a test that the court has routinely applied to the appointment of expert [搂51]

This important decision refocuses the analysis as to whether an intermediary should be appointed in Family proceedings on the factors contained in FPR 3A.1 & 3A.4 and PD3AA, reversing what has been seen by many as a desire to significantly reduce the number of intermediaries appointed to assist vulnerable parties in family proceedings. The Court of Appeal reminds all who practice in this complex area that 鈥淲hatever may have been the situation in the past, it is now understood that the court must, so far as practicable, adapt its procedures to achieve fairness for vulnerable individuals, in particular by ensuring that all participants are on an equal footing in the light of the importance and complexity of the issues.鈥�

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Paul Froud, led by Darren Howe KC, was instructed by Mrs. Claire Crowther of Invicta Law on behalf of the Local Authority.

Paul Froud is a barrister with a busy and diverse family law practice, with an emphasis on public law Children Act proceedings and a burgeoning private law children caseload.聽He acts for parents, local authorities, guardians and interveners and has appeared at all levels of the Family Court and the Court of Appeal. Paul is ranked in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 directories, who comment that 鈥淗e always gives a voice to the voiceless and is impressive and effective in his advocacy." "Paul is fantastic on his feet and provides impeccable client care." For more information or to instruct him, please contact his clerk Ian Charlton.

While clients鈥� comments on our individual barristers once again testify to their dedication and excellence, our clerking team, led by Russell Porter, also attracts much praise and is seen as 'absolutely brilliant and going the extra mile. They are a standout from all sets we use.', adding that 'The clerks are alive to client sensitivities and present their proposals commercially.'

Head of 3笔叠鈥檚 employment team Karen Moss said: 鈥楳any congratulations to our team for retaining its top rankings in Western and South Eastern. We are grateful to our clerks for their unfailing support and to all the clients and peers who have commented on our work and enabled us to achieve these results. '

Click here to view the team鈥檚 full rankings and accolades.

Congratulations to Karen Moss, Andrew MacPhail, Craig Ludlow, Katherine Anderson, Sarah Clarke, Gareth Graham, Mark Green, Matthew Curtis, Sarah Bowen, Simon Tibbitts, Stephen Wyeth, Joseph England, Daniel Brown, Grace Nicholls, Grace Holden and Naomi Webber.

Earlier this month, the team recorded outstanding progresses in the Legal 500鈥檚 2025 edition.

For more information, contact Chambers Director Russell Porter.

To its existing 2 accolades for Administrative and Public Law, the team has added 2 rankings for Professional Discipline and one ranking for Inquests and Public Inquiries.

Head of Group Mathew Gullick KC commented: 鈥淭his significant gain in Chambers and Partners鈥� latest publication reflects both new and existing members of our national set of chambers, demonstrating our barristers鈥� ability to consistently deliver for clients in their specialist fields of work.鈥�

Many congratulations to Ben Amunwa and Matthew Wyard for their rankings in Administrative and Public Law; Nicholas Cotter and Sunyana Sharma for their new rankings in Professional Discipline and Sunyana Sharma for her new ranking in Inquests and Public Inquiries.

Click here to read the comments received by our barristers.

Contact Chambers Director聽Russell Porter听辞谤 Senior Practice Manager聽Tom Cox聽for more information.

The national set is rewarded with accolades in 21 areas of law, in the London Bar as well as in the North Eastern, South Eastern, Western and Midlands Circuits and exceptional comments for its expertise and service delivery.

Click here to view the full results and read the feedback our clients and peers gave about our barristers and clerks.

Simon Astill, 3笔叠鈥檚 Chief Executive (pictured here), said: 鈥淥ur set is delighted to have achieved yet another record-breaking number of rankings in Chambers and Partners 2025 UK Bar edition. I could not be prouder of our barristers鈥� achievements, talent and dedication. Many thanks to our clients and peers for taking part and for all the work done by Chambers UK鈥檚 editor and researchers.鈥�

3笔叠鈥檚 barristers are ranked in the following practice areas: Administrative and public law, clinical negligence, chancery, commercial litigation, construction, costs litigation, crime, education, employment, family: children, family: matrimonial finance, health and safety, inquests, intellectual property, personal injury, planning, professional discipline, professional negligence, professional negligence: construction, real estate litigation and social housing.

Earlier this month, the set also won record rankings in the Legal 500 2025.

The nomination comes following the annual Legal Cheek Junior Barrister Survey. The survey allows junior barristers to voice their opinions on their set and covers topics including Training, Quality of work, Colleagues, Facilities, Work/life balance, Social life and Legal Tech. The survey results () show that tenants value 3笔叠鈥檚 commitment to ensuring both quality of work and work/life balance. Special mention is given to the social elements of Chambers, as well as to access to tech and tech support, clerking support and training for both pupils and junior tenants.

By earning an A* grading in three categories: Quality of work, Colleagues and Legal Tech, 海角破解版 has been longlisted for the 2025 Legal Cheek Awards, which are set to take place on 15 May 2025. 海角破解版 was previously shortlisted for the Legal Tech award at the 2024 Awards.

Praised by clients as 鈥溾�榓n excellent set鈥� with an employment team 鈥榩acked full of top-tier barristers鈥� and an excellent track record for advising across the full spectrum of employment law matters鈥�, 海角破解版 is regarded as 鈥溾�榓 chambers with a wide skill set and many highly-skilled barristers鈥�, advising on the full spectrum of employment law, including unfair dismissal cases, TUPE transfers, redundancy, unlawful deductions from pay and trade union disputes.鈥�

The team now has 16 of its 25 juniors ranked in the publication, totalling a record 28 individual rankings across the South Eastern, Western, London and Midlands Circuits.

The team remains top tier in Western with 11 individual rankings (+2 compared with 2024) and top tier in South Eastern with six rankings (+1). In London, eight 海角破解版 barristers are now acknowledged for their expertise in employment law (+2). The group鈥檚 work in the Midlands is also rewarded with an additional ranking, now totalling three.

Head of the Employment team, Karen Moss, commented: 鈥淚 am very proud that our team continues to garner the praise of our clients, judges and opponents year in, year out, supported by our outstanding clerks. My thanks go to all our clients, who have taken part in the research and made these results possible.鈥�

Our many congratulations to our ranked members: Karen Moss, Andrew MacPhail, Craig Ludlow, Sarah Clarke, Katherine Anderson, Sarah Bowen, Gareth Graham, Mark Green, Matthew Curtis, Simon Tibbitts, Stephen Wyeth, Joseph England, Daniel Brown, Grace Nicholls, Grace Holden and Naomi Webber.

Click here to view our team鈥檚 full results.

For more information, please contact Chambers Director Russell Porter.

The family group made the donation, along with a separate donation for the same amount to Bfriends (the official charity of Birmingham Children鈥檚 Trust), drawing on the conference proceeds generated from ticket sales and sponsorship.

Advocate matches people in need of legal advice with barristers willing to take on cases on a pro bono basis. Bfriends is the official charity of Birmingham Children鈥檚 Trust and creates life opportunities for children in care.

Advocate鈥檚 Midlands Caseworker, Charlotte Green said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted that 海角破解版 selected us as one of their charity partners for this event. This generous donation will be well spent supporting our mission to find free legal advice for people who are unable to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay. We could only provide the service that we do to people in need of access to justice with the support of committed barristers such as those at 海角破解版.鈥�

Head of 3笔叠鈥檚 family law group聽Vanessa Meachin KC said: 鈥淲e hope that the donations can assist聽both charities in continuing their vital work. We are very grateful to our headline sponsor聽, for all their support. We would also like to thank all the other sponsors and exhibitors for supporting our event including聽,听,听听补苍诲听聽without whom the conference 鈥� and these donations 鈥� would simply not have been possible.鈥�

Advocate matches people in need of legal advice with barristers willing to take on cases on a pro bono basis. Bfriends is the official charity of Birmingham Children鈥檚 Trust and creates life opportunities for children in care.

The donations are the proceeds of the group鈥檚 Private Law and Financial Remedies Family Law Conference 2024 which took place in May at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. The sell-out event raised a surplus thanks to ticket sales and the support of sponsors with the proceeds all going to these two charities.

Natalie Loon, Operations and Fundraising Manager for Bfriends (pictured) said: 鈥淭his donation will make a huge difference to Bfriends (Friends of Birmingham Children鈥檚 Trust charity) in our work with children in care and care leavers.

鈥淲e work closely in partnership with Birmingham Children鈥檚 Trust gaining a close understanding of the additional things that children known to the trust need. This could be access to sporting and wellbeing programmes, access to employment opportunities, support moving into independent living. Essentially Bfriends ensures it is aware of all the additional things that would support the lives of children to give them opportunities and experiences that their peers may have access to or experienced in life.鈥�

Advocate鈥檚 Midlands Caseworker, Charlotte Green (pictured) said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted that 海角破解版 selected us as one of their charity partners for this event. This generous donation will be well spent supporting our mission to find free legal advice for people who are unable to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay. We could only provide the service that we do to people in need of access to justice with the support of committed barristers such as those at 海角破解版.鈥�

Head of 3笔叠鈥檚 family law group聽Vanessa Meachin KC聽said: 鈥淲e hope that the donations can assist聽 both charities聽 in continuing their vital work. As well as providing a useful and informative day of presentations for our delegates we are delighted that we have been able to deliver this benefit to two fantastic charities. We are very grateful to our headline sponsor , for all their support. We would also like to thank all the other sponsors and exhibitors for supporting our event including聽,听,听 and without whom the conference 鈥� and these donations 鈥� would simply not have been possible.鈥�

Photos: Ian Charlton (海角破解版) hands over the donation to Advocate鈥檚 Midlands case worker Charlotte Green; and again with Natalie Loon from Bfriends and Hamish Munro (海角破解版 and a Trustee of Bfriends)

Matthew writes about the Upper Tribunal's decision in this case, and the important points the judgment raises in relation to the conduct of proceedings before the SEND Tribunal when impaired litigation capacity is being considered. UTJ Stout grappled with two interesting issues:

1. The approach that the First-tier Tribunal should take to recognising and dealing with appeals where an issue of litigation capacity arises, including where concerns arise as to whether the alternative person is acting in the incapacitated individual鈥檚 best interests;
2. The nature of the recommendations' jurisdiction under the Special Educational Needs and Disability (First tier Tribunal Recommendations Power) Regulations 2017 and its relationship to the underlying health and social care frameworks, including whether and to what extent it is necessary or permissible for the FtT to have regard to, or await completion of, a social care assessment by a local authority before making recommendations.

Click here to read Matthew's analysis.

Matthew Wyard is a trusted and respected adviser to the education sector and those operating within it, having practised in the field of education law since before his call to the Bar. He is recognised in both of the leading legal directories, Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

For further information or to discuss any related issues or cases, please contact Tom Cox or Gemma Faulkner or telephone 020 7583 8055.

In this article, published behind a paywall for LexisNexis account holders, Alex Whatley analyses the unsuccessful appeal by the defendant travel company. The parties' primary dispute turned on when the contract was concluded and therefore which terms were incorporated. The Court of Appeal found that the claimants were correct on the date of formation and incorporation remitting the case to the County Court for quantum assessment.

LexisNexis account holders can read the full assessment of Alex's , including Alex's analysis of the practical implications of this case and the court's decision around when the contract was formed, whether a significant proportion of services were not provided and if this was unforeseeable.

You can contact Alexander Whatley on alexander.whatley@3pb.co.uk. To instruct him, or see about his availability, please contact his clerk David Fielder on david.fielder@3pb.co.uk or by calling him on 020 7583 8055.

Ben writes about the High Court鈥檚 decision in this case, and its finding that key parts of the Police, Crime, Sentencing Courts Act 2022 amendments to Part V of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, were unlawful. The amendments strengthened powers available in response to concerns about anti-social conduct perceived to be associated with 鈥榰nauthorised encampments鈥�. The Court鈥檚 judgment finds that the criminal law restrictions on persons who return to unauthorised encampments were a disproportionate and unjustified interference with the ECHR article 14 rights of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.

The High Court鈥檚 decision means that Parliament now needs to amend the legislation so it is compatible with the UK鈥檚 human rights obligations.

To read Ben's briefing note, please click here.

The case has received .

The Claimant was represented by Marc Willers KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by the Community Law Partnership. The first intervener, Friends, Families and Travellers was represented by Stephen Simblett KC and Nadia O鈥橫ara of Garden Court Chambers, also instructed by the Community Law Partnership. The Defendant was represented by Russell Fortt of 5 Essex Court, instructed by the Government Legal Department.

For further information or to discuss any related issues or cases, please contact Gemma Faulkner or telephone 020 7583 8055.

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Andrew Duncan is a specialist family law barrister with a strong practice in all areas of family disputes. Andrew is regularly instructed in non-accidental injury cases, representing parents, local authorities and children.

To contact or instruct Andrew, please contact Practice Director Ian Charlton via ian.charlton@3pb.co.uk or call 0121 289 4333.

Paul Newman (pictured left) is an experienced construction law barrister, accredited mediator, and skilled arbitrator. Paul has a busy practice, regularly taking instruction on cases including building defect claims and professional negligence claims against construction professionals, and non-contentious construction work. Paul was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1982. He was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2022, becoming a BL of the Honorable Society of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland.

Paul is recognised by the legal directories Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 for his expertise in construction law: "Paul Newman's expertise is second to none. He is efficient and as knowledgeable as they come, with commercial-based reasoning and client-friendly conclusions."聽"Paul Newman always delivers top-class service."

If you wish to instruct Paul or for more information, please contact his clerks Stephen Evers and Joe Townsend via email, or telephone 020 7583 8055.

The Bar Pro Bono Awards are organised by Advocate (link), the Bar Council鈥檚 pro bono charity, who ensure free legal help is offered from its 4,500 barristers to those otherwise unable to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay. 海角破解版 has three Pro Bono Champions 鈥� Mariya Peykova, Mattis Krumins and Katherine Anderson. This year's Bar Pro Bono Awards are sponsored by .

The winners will be announced at the awards evening on Wednesday 8 May 2024.

Previous winners of the Advocate Bar Pro Bono Awards include 3笔叠鈥檚 Charity Partner , which has 3笔叠鈥檚 Aaron Mayers as its Vice Chair.

Ms Basilotta had previously been unsuccessful at trial in a claim for sums allegedly owed as part of a contractual arrangement between her and the Defendants. Ms Basilotta brought a second claim in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) for alleged infringement of copyright in several hundred designs claimed to be worth approximately 拢430,000. Her claim was that the designs had been stored by the company in a medium by electronic means without her permission in breach of sections 16(1)(a) and 17(1)-(3) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

Nicole Bollard acted for the Defendants at a case management conference before HHJ Hacon, who ordered that Ms Basilotta had failed to adequately particularise her claim and gave her a 鈥渇inal opportunity鈥� to set out the nature of her claim with sufficient clarity. Mark Wilden acted for the Defendants in this resumed case management conference before Douglas Campbell KC, who struck out the claim as insufficiently particularised and 鈥渘ot worth the candle鈥�, disclosing at best a technical infringement which could not support the relief claimed.

Nicole Bollard and Mark Wilden聽are specialist Intellectual Property (IP) barristers.

Nicole is regularly instructed in cases in the High Court, IPEC and the UKIPO. Nicole鈥檚 practice covers all areas of IP and she has recently been instructed in claims concerning trade marks, designs, copyright, passing off, patents and breach of confidence. Nicole has also appeared in the Company Names Tribunal.

Mark specialises in IP law across the creative and entertainment industries including fashion design, film and tv, sport and music. He regularly accepts instruction in all areas of IP law, including copyright, trademark and patent infringements and passing off.

For further details or to instruct Nicole or Mark, please email their clerk David Fielder on david.fielder@3pb.co.uk or call him on 020 7583 8055.

海角破解版 has been nominated in the 鈥淧ro Bono Chambers of the Year鈥� category, with specialist commercial barrister Mariya Peykova (pictured here) receiving a nomination in the 鈥淛unior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year鈥� category.

The shortlist of nominees is set to be announced in April and the Bar Pro Bono Awards will take place on Wednesday 8 May 2024.

Mariya Peykova is a specialist commercial, public and information law barrister, regularly appearing for and advising business individuals on all types of contractual matters. Mariya regularly undertakes pro bono work through Advocate on cases including discrimination claims and data protection claims.

To contract or instruct Mariya, please contact David Fielder via email, or telephone 020 7583 8055.

The team achieved a total of 22 individual rankings across four of our core circuits (Western, South Eastern, Midlands and London), as well as the team celebrating Tier 2 rankings for Property and Construction in South Eastern; Tier 2 rankings for Chancery, Tax and Probate in the Midlands and a Tier 3 ranking for Property and Construction in Western.

The team has been recognised for its聽 'broad range of expertise within chambers in relation to property matters, including development projects, planning, land use, lease renewals, mortgage disputes, and orders for sale'聽and has been described as 鈥榓 very good, approachable set.鈥�; a 鈥榞o-to鈥� chambers 鈥� [鈥 primarily because they are very user-friendly.鈥� Another client comments: 鈥�3笔叠鈥檚 property and construction barristers inspire confidence, offer reassurance and put solicitors and clients alike at ease with their wealth of knowledge and effortless engagement.鈥�

In the field of Chancery, Tax and Probate, our barristers have 'built a strong reputation for handling contentious probate disputes, with a particular focus on Inheritance Act claims and other private client matters. The team is well-equipped at handling matters related to both mediation and litigation.'

Led by 'very approachable' Chambers Director Mark Heath, the 'strong team of clerks'聽is praised across the board: 鈥楶atrick Steptoe is extremely competent and efficient with enquiries.鈥� ; 鈥楯oe Townsend is a go-to, easy to engage and quick to respond clerk.鈥�; 鈥楢bi Griffin and Robert Leonard are always immensely helpful. Abi always offers a prompt response to routine instructions and Robert makes it easy to establish a relationship with a new barrister when the circumstances demand.鈥� Finally, 鈥楳atthew Scanlan and Joe Townsend in particular provide excellent service.鈥�

Head of group, Matthew Cannings, commented: 鈥淲e are delighted with this strong set of results for our group. The rankings and the great comments published are testament to the results our barristers deliver for our clients year in year out. Our barristers鈥� talent, hard work and dedication pays off, superbly supported by our clerks.聽 A big thank you to all of our clients and referrers for your support this past year, we look forward to working with you all in this coming year鈥�.

Congratulations to William Webster, Paul Newman, Cheryl Jones, Joshua Dubin, Louise Worton, Antonietta Grasso, Matthew Cannings, Charles Irvine, Andrew Nicklin, Robert Weatherley and Oliver Ingham.

Click here to read the results.

Alexander Whatley, Charles Irvine, Gavin Hamilton, Joseph Giret KC, Nicole Bollard, Rebecca Farrell, Richard Whitehouse, Seb Oram, and Victoria Jones have all been recognised for their exceptional contributions within their specialist fields.

With a proven history of success and a steadfast commitment to remaining at the forefront of their respective practice areas, 海角破解版's Commercial Group is well positioned for future accomplishments and continued excellence. As the group continues to raise the bar for legal service delivery, clients can place their trust in the collective expertise and dedication of this esteemed group of barristers. Their presence in the Chambers UK and Legal 500 rankings underscores the group's enduring commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to clients in need.

Click here to read the results.

The team is once again ranked in Band 3 with 7 of our barristers attracting top marks for their talent, skills and dedication.

In the words of clients, there is little 3笔叠鈥檚 education law barristers cannot achieve be it in terms of strategy, advocacy and pleadings, understanding of vulnerable clients, drafting of procedural issues and client care.

3笔叠鈥檚 education law clerks are also celebrated as 鈥渦nsung heroes [who] deserve a lot of credit for the work they do.鈥�

Head of team Charlotte Hadfield commented:聽鈥淵ear in, year out, I am proud to be leading a team that consistently strives to achieve the best for its clients. My thanks go to our clients and peers, who have taken the time to take part in the research process.鈥�

Congratulations to聽John Friel,听Lachlan Wilson,听Charlotte Hadfield, Jennifer Agyekum,听Emma Waldron,听Alice de Coverley听补苍诲听Matthew Wyard.

Click here to view the team鈥檚 full results

Achieving a total of 18 rankings across four Court Circuits (London, the Midlands, South Eastern and Western), the team has once again achieved a Top Tier ranking for Personal Injury in the South Eastern Circuit and a Tier 2 ranking in the Western Circuit in the Legal 500 and a Band 2 ranking for its Personal Injury team in Western in Chambers and Partners.

Clients鈥� feedback speaks for itself: 鈥満＝瞧平獍� is simply a fantastic chambers with a real specialty in personal injury claims. They punch well above their weight and are regarded as on a par with, if not better than some, London sets. They have a fantastic spread of exceptional personal injury barristers at all levels鈥� and praised as 鈥渁 very helpful and friendly set of chambers, always willing to go above and beyond to accommodate client鈥檚 needs鈥�.

The clinical negligence team is rated for 鈥渂oth injured claimants and defendant organisations in connection with a broad spectrum of matters, often involving complicating factors such as contributory negligence or missed diagnosis鈥�.

Our 鈥渂rilliant set of clerks鈥� is praised for its 鈥渆xcellent service鈥�... 鈥渟imply the best in class. They will do everything to add value/deliver the best customer service in town鈥� ... 鈥淒avid Snook and Edd Holdstock are stand-outs鈥� and 鈥淣atalie Bryan is wonderful鈥�.

Head of group Michelle Marnham said: "This year again our team has been rewarded for what it does best: delivering skilled advocacy and advice to our defendant and claimant clients. I am very proud to lead this outstanding team.鈥�

We thank our clients and referees for taking part in the research and acknowledging our skills, capabilities and service over the past year.

Our many congratulations to our ranked members: Mark Lomas, Hamish Dunlop, Michelle Marnham, Duncan McNair, Richard Wheeler, James Trumble, Tom Webb and Eloise Turnnidge.

Click here to read the team's results.

The Legal 500 also ranks the team in Tier 2 for Business and Regulatory Crime (incl. Health and Safety) on the Western Circuit, recommending 2 of our barristers and acknowledging David Richards鈥� appointment as a Circuit Judge in September.

In their comments to the independent directory, clients鈥� have acknowledged the team鈥檚 鈥榞reat strength in depth鈥�, 鈥榦ne of the foremost sets on the Western Circuit鈥�, its members 鈥榬espected and trusted across the Western Circuit鈥�. 鈥楾he range and depth of counsel in this set is ideal, allowing an almost bespoke tailoring of counsel and client fit.鈥�

The Criminal clerking team also attracts the praises of clients: 鈥楾he clerks at 海角破解版 are excellent. They have excellent market knowledge and are always able to find the right lawyer for the right case. Lee Giles and Stuart Pringle are hugely experienced and excellent to work with.鈥�

Co-head of team Jodie Mittell commented: "I am delighted that the hard work, skills and commitment of our team and of our individual barristers has been acknowledged by our clients during the independent research process of Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. We all are proud to have been rewarded with another Top Tier ranking for what we do best鈥�.

Congratulations to Robert Grey, Richard Onslow, Timothy Bradbury, Nicholas Cotter, Tom Horder, Jodie Mittell, Nick Robinson, Berenice Mulvanny, Gemma White, Thomas Evans, Thomas Acworth.

Click here to view our team鈥檚 full results.

The team increases its rankings to a total of 18 individual rankings, up from 15 last year, in London, Western and South Eastern, and adds the Midlands as a Circuit in which its expertise is recognised.

Client quotes attributed to our individual barristers are testament to the excellent service they continue to deliver. 聽Russell Porter, who leads the clerking team, is described as 鈥渆xcellent鈥� as 鈥渉e goes the extra mile鈥�. 聽Clients feedback that 鈥渢here can be no criticism of the service provided by the clerks - it is sublime鈥� and 鈥渢he clerks always respond promptly, even if it is just to touch base while they are assessing options.鈥�

Head of 3笔叠鈥檚 employment team Craig Ludlow said: 鈥業 am delighted that our team has retained its top rankings in Western and South Eastern and that we have now been recognised in the Midlands too. 聽My thanks go to our clients for their continued instructions and support, to all those who provided feedback about us, and to our clerking team for its exceptional dedication.'

Click here to view the team鈥檚 full rankings and accolades.

Congratulations to Craig Ludlow; Karen Moss; Katherine Anderson; Sarah Clarke; Gareth Graham; Mark Green; Matthew Curtis; Sarah Bowen; Simon Tibbitts; Andrew MacPhail; Stephen Wyeth; Joseph England; Daniel Brown; Naomi Webber and Grace Nicholls.

Earlier in October, the team recorded equally impressive progresses in the Legal 500鈥檚 2024 edition.

The team is once again rewarded with Band 1 rankings for both Family Children and Family Finance in the Midlands. Our barristers also retain their Band 2 ranking in Western. To well-deserved accolades in the London Bar, the team now also adds a ranking in South Eastern.

3笔叠鈥檚 national team thanks the clients and peers who have participated in the research and the invaluable feedback that has come as a result, including clients鈥� praise for our clerking team, led by Rob Leonard and Ian Charlton: 鈥淭he standard of service for 海角破解版 is excellent and the clerks are more than helpful to accommodate and to provide a good and quick service.鈥�

Click here to read the full results.

Congratulations to Elizabeth McGrath KC, Vanessa Meachin KC, Lucy Hendry KC, Aimee Fox, Amy Beddis, Amy Lush, Dorian Day, Emma Harman, Emma Griffiths, Hamish Dunlop, Lawrence Messling, Mark Elliott, Michael George, Nicola Frost, Nicola Martin, Oliver Thorne, Paul Froud, Sarah O鈥橦ara, Stephen Abberley and Steven Howard.

Earlier this month, the team recorded an equally impressive set of results in the Legal 500鈥檚 2024 edition.

The national set is rewarded with rankings in 18 areas of law, in the London Bar as well as in the South Eastern, Western and Midlands Circuits and exceptional comments on its service delivery, including praise for its 鈥渟ublime service鈥� and its "ability to manage matters in a professional and comprehensive manner second to none.鈥�

Click here to view the full results and read the feedback our clients and peers gave about our barristers and clerks.

Simon Astill, 3笔叠鈥檚 Chief Executive (pictured here), said: 鈥淥ur barristers鈥� results in the legal directories, the appreciation they continue to attract, are testament to their talent, hard work and commitment. I couldn鈥檛 be prouder of their achievements and of the outstanding support our clerks team provides. Very well done indeed to our barristers and clerks.鈥�

Earlier this month, the set also won record rankings in the Legal 500 2024.

This promotion in the Legal 500 follows a great year for the team, in which Alice de Coverley was nominated Lawyer of the Week in the Times; Katherine Anderson authored her book 鈥楢 Practical Guide to Education, Health and Care Plan Appeals in England鈥�; and Charlotte Hadfield was nominated for 鈥淧ublic services and charities junior of the year鈥� in the Legal 500 Bar Awards.

Clients praise 鈥楢 very strong education set with counsel always available for support, no matter the level of complexity.鈥� 鈥楾he education team is fantastic and offers comprehensive and pragmatic advice.鈥櫬� 鈥�3笔叠鈥檚 [education] clerks provide a high level of support and ensure the information we provide gets to the right barristers every time. They are the lifeblood of the operation.鈥�

Head of team Charlotte Hadfield commented: 鈥淵ear in year out, our team applies its depth of skills and talent to deliver the best outcomes for the parties we represent and for our instructing solicitors. We thank our clients and the referees who have kindly taken part in the Legal 500 research.鈥�

Congratulations to Charlotte Hadfield, Katherine Anderson, Aimee Fox, Jennifer Agyekum, Emma Waldron, Alice de Coverley and Matthew Wyard.

Click here to view our team鈥檚 full results.

The team now has 13 of its 23 juniors ranked in the publication, totalling 22 individual rankings across the South Eastern, Western, London and Midlands Circuits.

The team welcomes its promotion to the top tier in Western and retains its top tier position in South Eastern. London also continues to be a strong Circuit for the team with 6 individual rankings, and we continue to progress in the Midlands with 1 additional ranking.

Clients praise the team as a 鈥榝irst-class set鈥� with 鈥榲ery good depth of experienced counsel in all areas of employment law鈥� which garners praise for providing 鈥榓n effective and beneficial service鈥�. 3笔叠鈥檚 鈥榞o-to鈥� employment and discrimination group boasts 鈥榓 broad range of technically excellent lawyers across all levels of experience鈥�.聽

The clerks are also recommended: they are "brilliant" with "a desire to go the extra mile to assist you.". 鈥淩ussell Porter is worth a special mention. He goes out of his way to make sure that the client has the right counsel and is always keen to support the client.鈥�

Head of the Employment team, Craig Ludlow, commented:聽鈥淚 am delighted that the services we provide individually and as a team continue to attract some of the best accolades in the sector, on each of the many Circuits which we practise. We are extremely grateful to and thank all of our clients and referees who have taken part in the research.鈥�

Our many congratulations to our ranked members:聽Craig Ludlow,听Karen Moss,听Sarah Clarke,听Sarah Bowen,听Gareth Graham,听Mark Green,听Matthew Curtis,听Simon Tibbitts,听Andrew MacPhail,听Stephen Wyeth,听Daniel Brown,听Grace Nicholls 补苍诲听Naomi Webber.

Click here to view our team鈥檚 full results.

The set has achieved its rankings across 5 large UK regions - or Circuits (London, South Eastern, Western, Midlands and Chester and Wales) - in 21 areas of law.

海角破解版 is also ranked in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

Clients interviewed by the Legal 500 praise 海角破解版 as 鈥渁 first class set", "go-to set", "a fantastic chamber with a great offering of counsel, training, off-the-cuff advice even when not instructed and a desire to go the extra mile to assist you". "The clerking team is simply the best in class", with "excellent market knowledge", "always able to help and support when someone requires assistance, even at the last minute".

Simon Astill, Chief Executive at 海角破解版 (pictured here), said:聽鈥淭his year鈥檚 Legal 500 results yet again outline the breadth and depth of talent 海角破解版 offers across all our practice groups to our nationwide customer base. We thank our clients and peers for taking part in the Legal 500 research and for rewarding us with this result.鈥�

To see the full list rankings in Legal 500 2024 and read the comments about 海角破解版's highly recommended barristers and clerks,听.

The registrant faced allegations of plagiarism and dishonesty relating to a section of a doctorate thesis in a highly specialised niche area of psychology, allegations for which had been made 5 years ago.聽 Following a 6-day trial with 5 HCPC witnesses from a prestigious university, no allegations were found proved against the registrant.

Sunyana Sharma聽is a regulatory and inquest barrister who practices in professional disciplinary work, maritime and fishing law, health and safety law and all areas of regulatory compliance and consumer protection. She has developed a strong practice in professional disciplinary regulation following secondments as a case presenter at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (鈥楴MC鈥�) and in house lawyer at the General Chiropractic Council (鈥楪CC鈥�). She appears regularly in healthcare tribunals (including the NMC, GCC, Health and Care Professions Council, Medical Practitioner鈥檚 Tribunal Service (鈥楳PTS鈥�), General Optical Council (鈥楪OC鈥�), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (鈥楤ACP鈥�) and General Dental Council 鈥楪DC鈥�) for substantive misconduct and health hearings, interim order applications and substantive order reviews.

For more information or to instruct Sunyana, contact her clerks Gemma Faulkner听辞谤 David Snook听辞谤 on 020 7583 8055.

Saunak Irani-Nayar, pictured here, initially joined 海角破解版 as a third six pupil (probationary tenant) after completing his pupillage at a well-known set in Bristol. Saunak鈥檚 significant experience of employment law means he is well placed to act and advise where there is a crossover between commercial and employment law. Recent instructions in this area include appearing as sole counsel in the High Court in a high-value claim involving the alleged misuse of confidential information in the recruitment consultancy industry. He also has a broad experience of other consumer matters, including equine cases, particularly involving title to horses, purchase and sale disputes (under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Sales of Good Act 1979), and veterinary negligence.

With a strong, active client base for a barrister of his level of call, Saunak receives, for example, instructions from the litigation team of a major international law firm, and regularly acts for defendant banks and financial institutions at interim hearings and trials. He has experience of possession claims, assignments, hire-purchase agreements, return of goods, compliance and enforceability of statutory notices, s.75 connected lender liability, and s.140A unfair relationships under the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

To contact Saunak, please email saunak.irani-nayar@3pb.co.uk or to instruct him, please call his clerk Sam Collins on 0121 289 4333 or email him on sam.collins@3pb.co.uk.

The case concerned the grooming/abuse of a minor by a work experience student. It provided the Court of Appeal with an opportunity to clarify the 鈥渞elationship akin to employment鈥� and the 鈥渟ufficiently close connection鈥� tests set out in The Catholic Child Welfare Society and others (Appellants) v Various Claimants (FC) and The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and others (Respondents) [2012] UKSC 56, when deciding if the secondary school defendant was vicariously liable for the tortious acts of its work experience student.

The Court of Appeal went on to clarify that work experience can be a relationship akin to employment for the purpose of vicarious liability. The Court confirmed the difficulty to satisfy the 鈥渃lose connection鈥� test, which requires for the tort and the employment of the tortfeasor to be 鈥渋nextricably woven鈥�.

To read the full article, please click here.

If you wish to contact Michelle, please email her at michelle.marnham@3pb.co.uk. To instruct her or to check her availability, please email her clerk, Practice Director Dave Snook or by calling 01865 793736 or 020 7583 8055.

Three experienced family law barristers have joined 海角破解版 (3 Paper Buildings) to bolster its already award-winning, 80-strong Family Law Group.聽The national chambers handpicked the trio from the Midlands/South East specialist family law set, Senate House Chambers.

Elizabeth Gooderham聽is a 22-years call childcare barrister, representing clients in聽public law and complex private law proceedings. She often acts in cases with vulnerable clients, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities, mental health difficulties, young parents and competent children.

Paul Froud, who was called to the Bar in 2013, is a very busy family law barrister with an emphasis on public law Children Act proceedings and a burgeoning private law children caseload. He acts for parents, local authorities, guardians and interveners and has appeared at all levels of the Family Court and the Court of Appeal.

Andrew Duncan took the bar in 2011 and has built an exceptional practice in complex private and public law cases, representing parents, local authorities, children (directly or through their guardian), intervenors, grandparents and divorcees.

The new arrivals take 3 Paper Buildings (海角破解版)聽to 240 barristers, including 14 silks. 海角破解版's Head of Family Law, Vanessa Meachin KC, said: 鈥淭his recruitment underscores once again our determination to deliver breadth and depth of expertise in handling complex public or private law disputes over children.鈥�

Andrew Duncan said: 鈥淛oining 海角破解版 is a hugely exciting move for Elizabeth, Paul and me and we are enormously looking forward to working more closely with its very experienced and talented team of barristers, clerks and management professionals.鈥�

If you wish to instruct Andrew, Elizabeth or Paul, or see about their availability, please contact their clerks Ian Charlton on ian.charlton@3pb.co.uk or by calling him on 0121 289 4333 or Dan Tidnam on dan.tidnam@3pb.co.uk or Rob Leonard on robert.leonard@3pb.co.uk or by calling them on 020 7583 8055.

In reaching its decision, the High Court examined the cases of Ruttle Plant Hire Limited v Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs [2009] EWCA Civ 97 and GW Grace & Co Ltd v General Steam Navigation Co Ltd聽[1950] 2 KB 383.

Alexander considers the impact of the Court鈥檚 decision on customers, suppliers and contract practitioners.

Click here to read Alexander鈥檚 analysis.

Alexander Whatley聽is a commercial, chancery and property barrister. He has been recommended in Legal 500 (2023) as a 鈥楾ier 1 Leading Individual鈥� in Commercial Litigation where he is acknowledged as 鈥楢 strong and persuasive advocate, with an excellent grasp of the facts and an ability to cut through to the heart of a matter. Exceptionally well prepared with a calm, analytical approach. He delivers clear, concise advice in a client-friendly manner.'

Before joining the Bar, he worked in a City advisory firm conducting investigative corporate intelligence for global merchants and hedge funds in the field of international commodity trading.

For more information or to instruct Alexander, please contact his clerks David Fielder or Sam Collins.

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Elizabeth Adams joined 海角破解版 as a pupil barrister in Birmingham in October 2022, focusing on family law. Her experience of property and other civil areas will assist Liz鈥檚 development of a family finance practice.

Liz has a specialist interest in matters involving disability and/or special educational needs. She delivered pro bono legal advice with IPSEA, a charity that assists parents of children with additional needs with securing educational support.

Prior to pupillage, Liz worked with policymakers and charities to write and promote policies addressing domestic violence. She also advised on non-molestation and occupation orders through her work with the University of Law鈥檚 pro bono clinic.

was launched in 1986 with a clear focus of promoting best practice in the arbitration process through the education and training of those involved in dispute resolution in the property industry. Five years later, ARBRIX inaugurated its Construction Group to deal with issues specific to the industry.

Peter Collie commented: 鈥淚 am thrilled to have been elected Chair by our members. I look forward to continuing the excellent work Bob Davis and the committee have done to promote alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry and raising the standards of its professionals every year.鈥�

海角破解版 Chief Executive Simon Astill added: 鈥淚 wish to congratulate Peter on this important milestone in his career: a great recognition of his knowledge and achievements in the sector鈥�.

Peter Collie聽is a dual qualified construction professional and barrister. He has 44 years鈥� experience in the construction industry and has worked as legal adviser on major projects around the world. After 15 years working in the construction industry, Peter was called to the Bar in 1994. He has acted in a wide variety of construction, building, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, water and sewage engineering, power, clean room and IT disputes, as well as in professional negligence matters involving architects, building surveyors, quantity surveyors, civil engineers, M&E engineers and project managers.

Peter has significant experience of FIDIC, JCT, ICE, NEC, IChemE, IMechE and EPC contracts as well as PFI and PPP experience in the UK and internationally. He is on the following panels: Arbitration: CIArb, TECBAR, DIAC, GIAC; Adjudication: RICS, TeCSA, CIArb, CIOB, CIC, TECBAR, ACE (Founder Member), FIDIC, DRBF; Dispute Boards: DRBF, FIDIC, TECBAR, RICS; Mediation: RICS, CIArb, Bar Council, TECBAR.

For more information, please contact Peter鈥檚 clerks Stephen Evers Stephen.evers@3pb.co.uk or Joe Townsend joe.townsend@3pb.co.uk.

Drawing on its expertise and experience acting for clients in many different areas of law, such as personal injury, health and safety, clinical negligence, public law, prisons, police, military cases and road traffic accidents, our dedicated inquests team represents bereaved families, individuals, statutory bodies and corporate entities at coroners inquests with or without a jury.

Our team regularly receives instructions in many complex and high-profile inquests, which are often reported in the national news, such as:

• The inquests arising from the Plymouth shooting
• The Gaia Pope Sutherland Inquest , and
• The inquest into the death of Laura Booth
• The inquest touching the (sinking of the 鈥楤ugaled Breizh鈥�)

We act at all stages of the inquest process, including advising and making submissions at the pre-inquest review stage on matters such as scope, disclosure, engagement or Article 2, to advocacy and submissions at the final inquest hearing.

For more information or to instruct our barristers please email their clerk, Practice Director David Snook on david.snook@3pb.co.uk听辞谤 call him on 0330 332 2633.

Two of the docker鈥檚 co-conspirators were previously jailed for 14 and 13 years respectively, having admitted their guilt.

Click here to read BBC News coverage of the case - .

Robin Leach聽is a Grade 4 Prosecutor on both the South Eastern and Western Circuits. He regularly acts as a leading Junior in serious cases involving fraud, money laundering, drugs and firearms, and has been instructed in many cases involving the National Crime Squad and SOCA. As defence counsel he has been involved in all types of criminal cases including rape, corruption and large frauds.

Thomas Evans聽is a Grade 3 Prosecutor. He is recognised as a skilled advocate and talented tactician representing clients charged with offences of the upmost seriousness and complexity. His practice encompasses the fields of general and regulatory crime. He is quoted in the legal directories Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 as 鈥渁 forceful, hard-working, tactically astute advocate鈥� with 鈥渉is eloquence in court captivat[ing] the jury鈥�.

To instruct our barristers please email their clerk, Chambers Director Stuart Pringle on stuart.pringle@3pb.co.uk or call him on 01962 868 884.

In particular, Luke seeks to answer the following questions:

• How to identify that a case is suitable for joinder.
• What is the correct procedure for joinder?
• What is the applicable law for dealing with third party interests?
• How best to run a joinder case.

Any intervener action requires a watchful eye and a steady hand. Early identification of issues is essential to reducing costs risk and narrowing the dispute. Insightful interviewing and firm advice to clients are critical to avoid incurring significant costs on all sides, especially where costs follow the event.

The article provides useful practical tips for ensuring these often difficult and fraught cases are prepared as effectively as possible; achieving client satisfaction or, at least, protection from the ruinous consequences of a poorly run intervener action.

To read the full article if you are a subscriber to Family Law . The article can also be read here.

Luke Nelson undertakes a practice with a focus on financial remedies, TOLATA and property disputes. He has also recently built a strong practice in assisting clients with CMS appeals, in which the court reconsiders the child maintenance or child support.

To contact Luke about this article or any other matter, please email him on luke.nelson@3pb.co.uk. To instruct him, please contact his clerk Ian Charlton on ian.charlton@3pb.co.uk or by calling him on 0121 289 4333.

The sum is the proceeds of the group鈥檚 inaugural Family Law Conference which took place in May in the impressive setting of Birmingham鈥檚 Council House. The sell-out event raised a surplus thanks to ticket sales and the support of sponsors with the proceeds all going to Advocate.

鈥淎dvocate鈥檚 first Midlands Caseworker, Charlotte Green (pictured) said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted that 海角破解版 selected us as their charity partner for this event. This generous donation will be well spent supporting our mission to find free legal advice for people who are unable to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay. We could only provide the service that we do to people in need of access to justice with the support of committed barristers such as those at 海角破解版.鈥�

Head of 3笔叠鈥檚 family law group Vanessa Meachin KC said : 鈥淎dvocate plays an important role in society as the pro bono charity of the Bar and we hope that this donation can assist them in continuing their vital work. As well as providing a useful and informative day of presentations for our delegates it鈥檚 fantastic that our inaugural Private Law Family and Financial Remedies Conference has been able to deliver this benefit to Advocate. We are very grateful to our headline sponsor H-J Wealth Planning Ltd, for all their support. We would also like to say thank you to all the other sponsors and exhibitors for supporting the event including聽Briefed,听DNA Legal,听OurFamilyWizard,听Class Legal听补苍诲听Today's Family Lawyer without whom the conference 鈥� and this donation 鈥� would simply not have been possible.鈥�

海角破解版 Barristers is proud to have become a Silver Circle Pro Bono Patron as a result of this support.

(Photo: Rachel Bloxwich (海角破解版), Charlotte Green (Advocate) and Ian Charlton (海角破解版) hand over the donation and mark 3笔叠鈥檚 admittance as Silver Patrons)

Following a careful analysis of the facts presented to the EAT, HHJ Auerbach ruled against the initial finding of dual employment, establishing instead that Mr Comolly's relationship to the shareholder was that of a "worker".

. Look out for Stephen's analysis of this case in our August newsletter.

Stephen was instructed by .

Stephen Wyeth is a leading junior with a specialist employment law practice, ranked in both independent legal directories Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. Stephen was appointed a fee paid Employment Judge in 2009. He has significant experience in high-value claims involving discrimination (with an emphasis on the protected characteristic of disability) and is frequently instructed on lengthy multi-day trials. 聽He is highly knowledgeable in the law relating to public interest disclosure claims and a large part of his practise involves claims of this nature.聽 He is regularly involved in TUPE cases at tribunals, usually involving multiple respondents.聽 Stephen is a former part time lecturer in Employment Law at the University of Southampton with an emphasis on Trade Union and Collective Labour law and has acted in an advisory capacity for a major national union.

Performing in a packed venue in central Bristol, the band delighted the crowd with songs from Tina Turner, the Killers, the Kings of Leon, the Doobie Brothers, Blur and Green Day.

Nicola Frost (singer) was outstanding in her emulation of Tina Turner, well complemented by James Davison鈥檚 charisma and skills (singer and lead guitarist). Colin McDevitt was superb on bass guitar and Richard Wheeler showed his mastery of the keyboards, the guitar and the harmonica. Francisca da Costa also performs with the band.

The band overcame some fierce competition on the night from Osborne Clarke鈥檚 鈥淥CDC鈥�, Thrings鈥� 鈥淪tranger Thrings鈥�, VWV鈥檚 鈥淭he Narrow Keys鈥� and The Mighty Rufus. 鈥淥ut of Office鈥� were declared winners by the two professional judges and thanks to the audience鈥檚 loud cheers.

All the night鈥檚 profits - a total of 拢2,500 - went to

Organisers and participants are keen to meet next year to compete once again for the coveted title.

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Jamie also considers some key questions for counsel keen to enhance their own practices.

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Jamie Johnston is a civil law barrister specialising in property & commercial disputes and in sports disciplinary work. His busy practice takes him to the High Court, County Court, tribunals and hearings.

The day conference will focus on 鈥淭rade Marks Law & Practice: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Advice for your Clients鈥� and feature specialist IP practitioners as its speakers at London鈥檚 Caledonian Club.

Victoria鈥檚 talk will consider 鈥淗ow do you distinguish and differentiate in 'indirect confusion' cases, and what evidence will get you over the line?鈥�

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Victoria Jones is an experienced Intellectual Property specialist, particularly well-known for her expertise in trade mark and passing off matters in relation to which she has acted for many well-known brands as well as many small and medium size enterprises.

Ranked by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 in London and the Regions, Victoria is praised for her聽鈥渁ttention to detail, innovative thinking and commercial approach [which] are second to none.鈥�