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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  • '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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