Latest News
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3PB’s property barrister, Joshua Dubin, has written an article entitled 'Mowing the grass: is it sufficient for adverse possession?' in which he discusses a recent case where he acted for a homeowner when the possession of a grass verge between two properties on an open-aspect estate was called into question. Joshua's clients had been caring for the grass verge since they moved into the property in 1983. In late 2016, the neighbours began to construct...
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3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist criminal law barrister, Holly Fagan, successfully defended three trials and prosecuted one trial in the Crown Court in September 2026. Holly’s first client, Mr F, was charged with coercive and controlling behavior, ABH, intentional strangulation and intentional suffocation. Holly’s meticulous review of over 1000 pages of medical records identified evidence which she deployed at various stages of the trial to critically undermine the prosecution case. This, coupled with a...
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After 11 years with Chambers, our Chief Executive, Simon Astill, is moving on to pastures new. Chambers has developed hugely since Simon came through the door and we can be grateful to him for superintending such a long and sustained period of growth during his time with us. We are grateful to Simon and he leaves with our very best wishes and thanks. We wish him well for the future.
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Berenice Mulvanny, 3PB Barristers' specialist criminal law barrister, represented LC who, along with his father DC, was charged with manslaughter. The issue for trial was whether LC was acting in defence of another after his father, DC, was punched by the deceased. The deceased was then punched to the head and died from a bleed on the brain. The Jury heard that LC was a hard working family man who had never been in involved...
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Events & Seminars
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Online
Oliver Nunn's College of Knowledge Mooting 101 - 14 October - 2PM on Teams
Date: Wednesday 14th Oct 2026 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Venue: On Microsoft Teams Oliver Nunn and 3PB Barristers are pleased to invite you to this event organised in conjunction with the University of Leicester and the University of Nottingham, open to all students interested in mooting. Designed for students new to mooting, or who want a refresher on best practice, this lecture introduces the concept of mooting, with advice on how to prepare and present your moot, including dealing with judicial intervention and then using professional reflection as…
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In-Person
Construction Law Seminar 2026
Date: Thursday 15th Oct 2026 Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Venue: National Liberal Club, London Join us for 3PB's 23rd Annual Construction Law Seminar, this year taking place on Thursday 15 October at London's prestigious National Liberal Club. The speakers at this year's seminar will be David Parratt KC (Scot), John Jessup and Rob Dawson. The session will be chaired by Head of 3PB's Construction and Engineering Team, James Davison. Topics to include: 28 Days or 28 Months? Why Arbitrate? Construction Disputes under the Arbitration Act 2025 - David Parratt…
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In-Person
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, Gemma Farrington KC, co-heads of 3PB’s children group Gemma Chapman and Matiss Krumins, Mark Calway, Emma…
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In-Person
Boardroom Battles: Company, Insolvency and Internal Corporate Disputes - Birmingham Workshop - 17 November
Date: Tuesday 17th Nov 2026 Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: 3PB Birmingham, 20 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6AT Join barristers from 3PB’s Commercial and Insolvency teams for a half-day practical, interactive workshop in Birmingham, examining the legal and practical challenges arising from shareholder disputes, corporate breakdowns and insolvency. Chaired by Cheryl Jones, our speakers and workshop facilitators will include Charles Irvine, Max Islam, Zhen Ye and Aaron Luxton. The workshop will start with focused presentations on key legal principles and authorities, followed by a practical case study and problem questions, which our attendees…
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