3PB maintains its reputation as the premier divorce and financial remedy set in the Midlands region. Widely praised as a ‘fantastic advocate’ Aimee Fox is regularly instructed in financial remedy work involving varied asset portfolios valued in the millions and tens of millions. Having joined from St Ives Chambers in November 2023, Roger Thomas brings with him considerable experience representing litigants under the Matrimonial Causes and Civil Partnership Acts as well as cohabiting couples under TOLATA. He is noted for his skill ’tackling cases with a jurisdictional element’ as well as for his persuasive advocacy. Charles Hogan increasingly handles high-value financial remedy applications and Schedule 1 claims.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Ian Charlton is approachable and experienced. All clerks communicate really well and organising logistics is hassle free.'
- '3PB are brilliant. Ian Charlton and Patrick Steptoe are both excellent clerks. They will move mountains to find a barrister even on short notice.'
- 'Both Ian Charlton and Robert Leonard are brilliant, nothing is ever too much for them.'
- '3PB are an excellent set of chambers to instruct, the clerks are approachable and helpful when discussing fees and timetabling. They almost always have a good range of counsel on offer and take into account the instructing solicitor's preferences when suggesting new counsel. Ian Charlton in particular is extremely helpful and quick to come back to any queries.'
- '3PB in Birmingham seems to go from strength to strength and can provide counsel at any level. They can probably provide more in terms of choice at middle ground than any other set of chambers in Birmingham at the moment.'
- 'This is a good set of chambers which provide a wide range of expertise and very good barristers.'
- '3PB are a great set with high-quality barristers who offer quality client care. They have advanced the number of barristers offering ADR methods such as arbitration and are fully invested in this, which is positive to see.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Vanessa Meachin KC
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Aimee Fox
‘Aimee is a formidable barrister. She is sharp as a razor and calm under pressure. Aimee quickly gets to grips with complex issues and instinctively handles the most sensitive of situations. She is also a persuasive advocate. Aimee is a pleasure to work with and skilled beyond her call.'
Michael George
‘Michael combines an excellent technical knowledge with the ability to inspire confidence in solicitors and their clients alike. His attention to detail is always reflected in clear, accurate drafting and he is a first-rate advocate, while able also to negotiate pragmatically and persuasively. Michael is a go-to barrister for financial remedy proceedings and cannot be praised highly enough.’
Nathalie Bull
‘Nathalie is an excellent advocate and is calm even where there are unusually difficult or unpleasant opponents. She is impressive in ensuring that judges can grasp her arguments no matter what, is excellent with clients and has the ability to keep large amounts of relevant facts at her fingertips even over a protracted period of time. She is strategic and persuasive.'
Davinia Riley
‘Davinia has excellent client care skills and can quickly find a rapport with clients and put them at ease. She is thorough in her case preparation and an excellent advocate, presenting her case in a calm and persuasive manner.’
Amy Beddis
‘Amy is really well prepared, understands the issues and gives clear and concise advice to clients. She really cares about each case and has a very good client manner, especially with vulnerable clients. Her advocacy is confident and focused - she is a very safe pair of hands.'
Rachel Bloxwich
‘Rachel is calm under pressure and extremely empathetic. She is always professional and courteous in her interactions with clients and other advocates. Rachel is a tenacious, knowledgeable and thoroughly well-prepared advocate and always offers pragmatic and well-thought-out advice to clients.'
Charles Hogan
‘Charles is a polished and confident advocate. He is very well prepared, gives realistic advice and is excellent with clients. He is a star in the making.’
Eleanor Marsh
‘Eleanor has great rapport with clients. She is very quick to dissect and understand issues and a very efficient and direct advocate, which she supports by excellent written documentation.’
Roger Thomas
Roger has an excellent skill set. He is exceptionally bright, particularly when it comes to complex financial remedy work. He is a very skillful negotiator and his advocacy is extremely persuasive.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Luke Nelson
‘Luke is a very technical barrister with an eye for detail. He is thorough in his preparation and his cross-examination skills are very effective.'