Family law silk becomes new head of chambers
3PB (3 Paper Buildings) has announced that family law silk Liz McGrath KC has taken over as head of chambers, and that David Parratt KC, a commercial and construction silk, will serve as deputy head of chambers.
They take the reins from David Berkley KC, who led the chambers for the past five years, and his deputy Gavin Hamilton. Both will continue in full-time practice, having led chambers during a period of expansion.
Liz McGrath KC was called to the bar in 1987, took silk in 2010 and became a governing bencher of Inner Temple in 2018. Her work extends across all areas of family law, with particular focus on complex cases relating to children in public and private law proceedings.
David Parratt KC is a widely respected commercial barrister with over 25 years’ experience. His leadership strengths have been honed during his career in commercial arbitration in the UK and internationally.
Liz said: ‘I am honoured to take over from David Berkley KC, under whose leadership, with the able assistance of Gavin Hamilton, 3PB has gone from strength to strength. I am particularly proud to be the first female head of chambers in our long and illustrious history.
‘3PB will continue to pride itself on the provision of legal services of the highest standards across all practice groups, and to nurture the excellent relationships we have forged with our professional clients.
‘David and I look very much look forward to working with our fellow barristers, our chief executive Simon Astill, our outstanding leadership team and with our hardworking staff across six thriving centres, all of whom contribute to 3PB’s success and development.’
