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3PB Barristers

Employment

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Employment - Midlands (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

3PB Barristers' Chambers has a strong standing in the Midlands employment law space. The barristers are often instructed in the full range of discriminatory matters, sex-related harassment and victimisation. One current highlight, Dr S A Hirsi-Farah v Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, has the members acting in an unlawful deduction and direct race discrimination case. One client praises the set for "always being very quick to respond and flexible when dealing with requests."

Russell Porter is the Practice Director for the Employment Group.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are able to offer suggestions based on the types of claims our clients are facing.

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  • The clerks are excellent; they understand us and what we need.

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  • 3PB's clerking team are superb and work hard to develop strong relationships with the solicitors they work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sarah Bowen
    Sarah Bowen

    Sarah Bowen

    Sarah Bowen of 3PB Barristers is a skilled employment and discrimination law barrister who is often instructed to handle equal pay, unfair dismissal, TUPE and breach of contract claims. She regularly acts for local authorities, the NHS and education sector clients.

    • Sarah works incredibly hard and is a very good advocate, who plans well and communicates clearly and consistently with those instructing her.

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    • Sarah Bowen is an extremely diligent and safe pair of hands, who you can trust will focus on the detail and act with precision.

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    • She has a very good eye for detail and the technicalities of a legal argument. She is always thoroughly prepared.

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  • Craig Ludlow
    Craig Ludlow

    Craig Ludlow

    Craig Ludlow of 3PB Barristers acts for a large client base of employers in numerous sectors. He appears in tribunals defending discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, and has advised companies on redundancy strategies and other issues.

    • Craig Ludlow is a brilliant barrister who puts everyone at ease, even through the most difficult and sensitive of cases.

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  • Daniel Brown
    Daniel Brown

    Daniel Brown

    Daniel Brown has a strong employment practice in areas including whistle-blowing and race discrimination claims. He is experienced in matters concerning historic allegations, often acting in the healthcare sector.

    • Daniel will offer his thoughts and provide advice on strategy prior to a hearing and will provide a debrief and his advice for future conduct of the case, which is helpful.

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