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.

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    Oliver Nunn and Danielle Gotts St. Clair offer guidance to housing practitioners following the introduction of Respect Orders

    3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist housing and property barristers Oliver Nunn and Danielle Gotts St. Clair have written on the recent amends to the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 introducing the “respect order”. In their article, entitled “Oh Baby Please… Give a little Respect: The Introduction of Respect Orders in the effort to tackle Anti-social Behaviour”, Oliver and Danielle delve into the differences between the new order and the pre-existing housing injunctions,...

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    3PB’s International Services Team to attend Dubai Arbitration Week

    A group of 3PB’s commercial and construction arbitrators will be attending this year’s Dubai Arbitration Week, taking place next week, 09-13 November 2026. In attendance this year will be 3PB's Deputy Head of Chambers David Parratt KC, alongside Dean O’Leary and Nikolai Lazarev. As part of the week's calendar of events, on Wednesday 11 November, David will be joining the panel of speakers at 'In the hot seat: putting evidence to the test', organised by...

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    Adeo Fraser writes for Counsel Magazine on keeping an edge at the Bar

    3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist family law barrister Adeo Fraser has written for Counsel Magazine on the lessons he has learnt throughout his career at the Bar. Drawing on the wisdom of influential Black figures, past and present, Adeo’s article “Lessons learnt: The Bar at its best’ delves into all aspects of a career at the Bar, from being proactive and moving with the times, to welcoming challenges, managing a work-life balance, and supporting...

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    Faizul Azman writes on the procedural consequences of company dissolution for appeals [to the Appointed Person]

    3PB's Intellectual Property barrister, Faizul Azman, examines the recent decision in Parabolica Ltd v Tesla, Inc (BL O/0875/26, 26 September 2026), in which Phillip Johnson, sitting as the Appointed Person, addressed an important unresolved procedural question arising from Enerjo (O/1191/25). The decision clarifies that the dissolution of a company renders an appeal irregular rather than a nullity, that no valid procedural steps may be taken in the name of a dissolved company, and that the...

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Events & Seminars

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    3PB Family Public Law Conference

    Date: Thursday 12th Nov 2026
    Time: 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
    Venue: The Harbour Hotel, Southampton, SO14 3QT

    3PB's Family Law Group presents our Annual Public Law Conference on Thursday 12 November 2026, 8:45am - 4pm at The Harbour Hotel, Southampton. We are delighted to announce our amazing line-up of speakers for our 3rd Annual Public Law Conference in Southampton on Thursday 12 November and to confirm our programme. From 3PB’s specialist family law team, conference will hear from: head of group Vanessa Meachin KC, June Venters KC, Lucy Hendry KC, co-heads of 3PB’s children group Gemma Chapman and Matiss Krumins, Mark Calway, Emma Griffiths, Emma…

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    Pupillage Open Evening 2026

    Dates:
    17th Nov (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
    19th Nov (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
    Venue: London | Birmingham | Bristol | Teams

    SAVE THE DATE!  Join us for our annual pupillage open evening to learn about pupillage opportunities at one of the UK's largest chambers! Bristol and Teams - Tuesday 17 November 2026 London and Birmingham - Thursday 19 November 2026 3PB offers the chance for pupils to experience many different areas of law across our seven national locations. During the evening, you will have the chance to find out about pupillage at 3PB and hear what…

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    Construction ADR, benefits and pitfalls: Q&A session

    Dates:
    4th Nov (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
    19th Nov (5:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
    Venue: 3PB Birmingham | 3PB Bristol

    3PB's Construction and Engineering team invites you to join us for a Q&A session discussing the pros and cons of construction law ADR. The evening will offer the opportunity to hear from 3PB’s expert construction law barristers on the subject, as well as ask questions on this important topic. The Q&A in Birmingham will be presented by James Davison, Zhen Ye, and Rob Dawson. This session will be chaired by Gavin Hamilton. The Q&A in Bristol will…

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    Lease Renewals and Forfeiture: Strategy, Risk and Remedies – Birmingham Workshop

    Date: Thursday 26th Nov 2026
    Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Venue: 3PB, The Colmore Building, 20 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6AT

    Following the success of our recent London Property Seminar, we are pleased to invite you to a special Birmingham re-run of the event on Thursday 26th November 2026. The London seminar proved extremely popular, and following its success, we are delighted to bring the same workshop to Birmingham. The seminar will provide you with the opportunity to discuss key issues surrounding Lease Renewals and Forfeiture, with a particular focus on Strategy, Risk and Remedies. The…

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