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3PB is widely praised as a ‘solid set of chambers for professional negligence work’. Richard Whitehouse’s varied practice sees him handle claims against solicitors, barristers, surveyors, architects, accountants, and brokers. Christopher Edwards has considerable experience in professional indemnity matters, specifically in relation to solicitors, surveyors, and architects. Alexander Whatley regularly acts in claims involving solicitors, surveyors, accountants, and financial advisers on behalf of both claimants and defendants.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The 3PB clerks are always exceptionally helpful and readily available. In the civil team, the formidable David Fielder leads the team and delivers an excellent service for clients, and is supported by the particularly capable Joe Townsend - who delivers an exceptional service.'
  • 'Mark Heath is very much on the ball. His responsiveness is off the scale. He is one of the best clerks in the industry.'
  • '3PB is a strong multi-disciplinary chambers with excellent bench strength and a robust reputation across the many facets of its practice.'
  • '3PB has great strength in depth across a range of disciplines and is always very supportive indeed.'
  • '3PB is a solid set of chambers for professional negligence work.'

Lawyers

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.

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Richard Whitehouse
‘Richard is a very capable barrister, who drills down into the detail to distill clear and simple advice for clients in even the most complex and high-value professional negligence disputes. Richard has a talent for getting to the nub of a case quickly, and providing excellent advice both in conference and in writing.’
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Christopher Edwards
‘Chris has a very good eye for detail and is a very able and tenacious advocate. He is also very approachable with clients and easy to work with.’
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Alexander Whatley