3PB continues to be recognised as an ‘impressively strong set’ for family law work in the Midlands. The ’Calm, robust and effective’ Nicola Martin has considerable experience handling care proceedings arising from serious injuries and abuse as well as private law children matters involving issues such as abduction, alienation, and relocation. Lucy Clayton has a particular interest in cases concerning abduction, LGBT parents and surrogacy, and the misuse of social media. Laura Scott specialises in cases involving older children and young people, including sexual or criminal exploitation. Aimee Fox is widely praised as a ‘phenomenal advocate’ with strong client care skills. Her expertise encompasses multi-jurisdictional relocation cases. Suzanne Coleclough retired in 2023, and Frida Dahlqvist joined from KCH Garden Square in October 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Rob Leonard and Tom Cox are both excellent, helpful and responsive.'
- '3PB are brilliant. Ian Charlton and Patrick Steptoe are both excellent clerks. They will move mountains to find a barrister even on short notice.'
- 'Ian Charlton is key to establishing relationships with this set of chambers.'
- 'The clerks and the service/support they provide is second to none. The clerking team is always willing to take steps to assist wherever possible.'
- '3PB Chambers is a really good set both in Birmingham and nationally. They have a range of barristers available in all disciplines with many of them having dual specialisms i.e. Family Law and Education Law or additional training i.e. mediation / arbitration.'
- 'A good all-round family set, with a wide variety of counsel in their experiences and niches.'
- 'A strong set with brilliant advocates.'
- '3PB are an excellent barristers chambers, top choice when looking for counsel, particularly in complex matters.'
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