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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    Gemma Chapman appears as a guest on Messy Social Work's podcast

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) Gemma Chapman appears as a guest on Messy Social Work's podcast in the episode 'What social workers get wrong in court: Insights from family barrister Gemma Chapman'. Hosted by Richard Devine, they explore the intersection between social work, family justice and advocacy. Gemma shares her journey into family law, what she enjoys most about being a barrister and some of the challenges that come with working in a complex and...

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    Barry McTaggart becomes member of chambers

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is pleased to announce that Barry McTaggart has successfully completed his 12-month pupillage and become a member of the 270-barrister national chambers. Barry’s practice will encompass personal injury, clinical negligence, and inquests. Throughout his pupillage, Barry gained experience across a broad range of Personal Injury matters involving Road Traffic Collisions and Casualty (EL/PL) claims. He has regularly appeared in the County Court for both Claimants and Defendants, including in fast-track...

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    Emma Mcllveen successful in high-profile Drumcree Parade Appeal

    Emma Mcllveen, 3PB's public law and employment barrister, successfully represented Alan Hynes, a member of the Orange Order, in a significant legal challenge of the long-running Drumcree parade dispute in Northern Ireland. Emma acted as sole junior counsel for Mr Hynes in the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal, where the appeal was successful. The case was subsequently sent back to the High Court in Belfast for a further hearing before Mr Justice Humphreys, where Emma...

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    3PB shortlisted in Investors in People Awards 2026

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is delighted to have been nominated at this year’s Investors in People Awards for the prestigious UK Employer of the Year award, in the “Standard 50-249” division. The awards work to recognise the leaders, teams and organisations that set the standard for workplace culture, leadership, development, and wellbeing. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on 18 November 2026. Claire Christie, Head of People at 3PB, has...

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Events & Seminars

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    3PB's Commercial Landlord and Tenant case law update

    Date: Wednesday 7th Oct 2026
    Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
    Venue: Royal Talbot House, 2 Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6BB

    Join us for 3PB's Commercial Landlord and Tenant case law update, taking place on Wednesday 7th October at our Bristol Chambers. This session will be presented by Matthew Cannings, who will provide an update on the latest developments in commercial landlord and tenant case law. A light breakfast will be provided on arrival. To register, please use the form below. The seminar is free to attend and spaces are limited.

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    Counsel’s Top 10 Insights for Running Claimant SEND Appeals for Parents and their Supporters

    Date: Tuesday 13th Oct 2026
    Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Venue: Online

    3PB's Education Law team invites parents, parent organisations and claimant solicitors to join a webinar hosted by education law barristers Alice de Coverley and Jim Hirschmann, who will reflect on the best practice in bringing appeals in the First-Tier Tribunal. We would be delighted to see you virtually for this event. Please use the above link to register and ask any questions you may have ahead of the event.

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    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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    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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