Sarah Clarke
3PB’s employment team has a strong reputation on the Western Circuit for providing a wide range of ‘well-rounded and knowledgeable counsel’. Craig Ludlow has considerable experience acting for private and public sector respondent organisations, including corporate clients in the financial, retail, transport, and aviation sectors, among others, as well as NHS trusts, county councils, and education providers. He is regularly instructed by these in relation to whistleblowing and discrimination claims. Andrew MacPhail is deputy head of the employment team and stands out for his experience in multi-day discrimination and whistleblowing hearings. Gareth Graham regularly represents NHS organisations, police authorities, large multinational companies, and SMEs in connection with a wide range of employment law issues. Katherine Anderson impresses particularly for her experience handling claims relating to disabilities, mental health issues, and personal injuries. Joseph England is recognised by clients as a ’thorough professional of the first order‘ with experience spanning the full spectrum of employment law matters.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Russell Porter is a legend amongst clerks - they should build him a statue!'
- 'Patrick Robson, Patrick Steptoe, Matthew Scanlan, and Charlotte Dewhurst are all so great, helpful and quick to reply and pick up the phone.'
- 'The clerking at 3PB is excellent, with the clerks always working proactively to support matters. Patrick Steptoe in particular is a great support.'
- 'The clerks' room is really helpful. Russell Porter specifically is great, he understands what makes a great barrister in relation to supporting clients and makes it clear that he views them as part of his team.'
- '3PB is the best in their field.'
- '3PB has excellent availability of well-rounded and knowledgeable counsel.'
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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.
Gareth Graham
‘Gareth is well liked by clients. He can work well with respondents and employees and delivers complicated points clearly and in a way that clients will understand. He also takes time to understand commercial imperatives.'
Craig Ludlow
‘Craig is highly intelligent, decisive and strong in both his written advice and advocacy. He is a real client favourite and incredibly easy to work with. He consistently brings value to every case he is involved in and is a go-to when a dependable and skilled pair of hands is needed.'
Stephen Wyeth
‘Stephen is an excellent barrister – a superb advocate, very knowledgeable and with an eye for detail. He inspires confidence in clients and the solicitors he works with. He is diligent and thorough and can present complicated legal arguments clearly and simply.’
Katherine Anderson
Matthew Curtis
Andrew MacPhail
‘Andrew has a very keen eye for detail and the intricacies/technicalities of a legal argument. He is always thoroughly prepared, is a consummate professional in terms of preparation and focus, and is very technically astute. Andrew is always considered in his advice and assured in his interactions with clients.’
Simon Tibbitts
‘Simon has excellent attention to detail and can quickly get to grips with the nuances of complicated matters. Clients consistently find Simon to be genuine, knowledgeable and charismatic. His ability to present arguments with clarity and confidence instills trust, while his natural presence in the courtroom makes him highly persuasive. He is not only knowledgeable but also approachable, making clients feel heard and well-represented.’
Sarah Bowen
Joseph England
‘Joseph’s analytical skills and strategic insight make him an indispensable asset. He is highly responsive and demonstrates an impressive ability to grasp complex matters with ease.’
Mark Green
‘Mark has always been a great servant to his clients, and his quiet and unassuming confidence makes them feel at ease as soon as they meet him. His experience allows him to explain, in layman’s terms, why exactly a judge will/will not be persuaded by a particular argument. His preparation to a brief is diligent and considered – nothing is taken for granted or overlooked.’
Grace Nicholls
‘Grace is thorough in her preparation, excellent with clients, and strong on her feet.’