3 Paper Buildings (3PB) is one of the UK's oldest chambers and is the third largest set of barristers in the UK.

3PB provides a comprehensive legal advocacy and advisory service to individuals and businesses alike both in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Our 270 plus barristers offer legal representation and advice across the UK from seven locations: London, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Manchester, Oxford and Winchester.

Latest News

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    Nick Robinson secures acquittal after eight-day trial at Bournemouth Crown Court

    3PB Barristers’ specialist criminal defence barrister Nick Robinson has successfully defended his client ME, who was charged with rape. Nick’s client was arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Bournemouth in 2025. The complainant alleged ME had raped her after she changed her mind and refused to perform a sex act on him after having agreed to do so for money. The defence case was that the sexual activity was consensual, agreed in...

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    Berenice Mulvanny appointed as Recorder

    3PB Barristers is pleased to announce that criminal barrister Berenice Mulvanny has been appointed as a Recorder from today, 8 June 2026, as published by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary. Berenice will be sitting on the Western Circuit, dealing with criminal matters. Berenice Mulvanny is a specialist crime barrister, regularly instructed on the most serious offences on the Western Circuit including murder, rape and other serious sexual offences, fraud and dishonesty offences, firearms, drugs conspiracies,...

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    May Employment Law Newsletter - Out Now!

    Welcome to our May newsletter, edited by Jo Laxton and packed full with employment law news – including a win by Mark Green in the EAT - and analysis from Gareth Graham, Simon Tibbitts, Grace Holden and Eaindra Cho of:
    - Deans v RBL Law Ltd et al [2026] EAT 76
    - Harkins v Marks & Spencer PLC [2026] EAT 70
    - DHL Services Ltd v Pawal Ignatowicz [2026] EAT 74
    - L Tarbuc v Martello Piling Limited [2026] EAT 58
    - Kankanalapalli v Loesche Energy Systems Ltd [2026] EAT 49

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    James Davison to speak at the Society of Construction Law SCL Leeds Seminar

    3PB's Head of Construction Law team, James Davison, will be speaking at the upcoming Society of Construction Law SCL Leeds Seminar on Thursday July 16 2026. James will be speaking alongside Frankie Bell of Pinsent Masons LLP on the topic of 'dealing with defects and retentions in construction contracts'. The session will be chaired by Neil Boothroyd of Gateley Vinden. To find out more or to book your space, please click here. To contact or...

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Events & Seminars

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    Lease Renewals and Forfeiture: Strategy, Risk and Remedies - London Workshop - 10 June

    Date: Wednesday 10th Jun 2026
    Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Venue: OSIT, 22 Tudor Street, London, EC4Y 0AY

    Join 3PB's property law specialists in London on Wednesday 10 June (12-4pm) for a workshop on Lease Renewals and Forfeiture focused on Strategy, Risk and Remedies. The event will be chaired by Gavin Hamilton and our speakers will include Cheryl Jones, Charles Irvine, Antonietta Grasso and Zhen Ye.​​​​​​​ A light lunch will be provided at 12pm, followed by the workshop from 12:30pm. Register below to book your place. Places are limited and allocated on a…

  • Online Introduction to Judicial Review 03 2026

    Introduction to Judicial Review: a webinar series on 29 April | 13 May | 17 June - 11am

    Dates:
    29th Apr (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
    13th May (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
    17th Jun (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
    Venue: On Zoom

    You are invited to attend 3PB's webinar series on Judicial Review, presented by members of 3PB's specialist Public and Administrative Law team. Each webinar will last for one hour. Time will be set aside for Q&As. You can register for all 3 sessions at once (click on the "Register for this event" button above) or choose to attend only 1 or 2. For more information please contact Practice Manager Gemma Faulkner. We look forward to seeing…

  • Online 3PB Family Law Brunch 25 June 2026

    3PB Family Law Brunch - 25 June 11am on Zoom

    Date: Thursday 25th Jun 2026
    Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Venue: On Zoom

    The 3PB Family Law Team would like to invite you to attend our next Family Law Brunch on Thursday 25 June at 11am for one hour. This webinar will be hosted by 3PB family law barristers Harriet Lavis and Matiss Krumins. Matiss Krumins will review ‘The Supreme Court decision of AGNI [2026] UKSC 16, the end of Cheshire West and what this means for DoLs in Children's cases.' Harriet Lavis will present 'An overview of Sir Andrew McFarlane’s ruling in Re…

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    3PB's Serious Injury Conference

    Date: Thursday 2nd Jul 2026
    Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Venue: Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 Maritime Walk Ocean Village Southampton SO14 3QT

    3PB's Personal Injury Team invites you to its Serious Injury Conference, taking place on 2 July 2026 in Southampton from 10am-4pm with a drinks reception to follow. The theme for this year’s event is "Collaboration Between Parties: The Benefits Of Early Rehabilitation In Serious Injury Litigation." There will be talks throughout the day from a range of industry experts, including barristers from 3PB, medical professionals and those working at the cutting edge of rehab technology…

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