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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    Ria Herbert returns from maternity leave

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is delighted to welcome family law barrister Ria Herbert back to chambers from maternity leave on Tuesday 1 September, 2026. Ria has a busy practice, welcoming instructions across a wide range of family law encompassing both public and private law children cases, injunction and domestic abuse, and financial remedies including TOLATA matters. Ria also acts for both individuals and local authorities in cases involving Court of Protection matters. She is...

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    Pupillage 2026: Key dates to know

    Whether you’re planning to apply for pupillage this year or just wanting to learn a bit more about a career at the Bar, here are some key dates to add to your diary! There are plenty of opportunities coming up for you to come and meet some of our fantastic barristers and get to know more about pupillage at 3PB Barristers. We will once again be taking part in Legal Cheek’s virtual pupillage fair (8...

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    3PB Pupillage Open Evening 2026

    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 life is like...

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    Caroline Stone and Ben Amunwa celebrate appointments to the Attorney General’s London Panel

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is delighted to announce Caroline Stone and Ben Amunwa have been appointed to the Attorney General’s London Panel for a period of five years from today. Caroline has been promoted to the London A Panel, having previously been on the B and C Panels, while Ben has been appointed to the London B Panel. Caroline Stone has a broad public law practice, encompassing judicial review and statutory appeals, hearings before quasi-judicial bodies...

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Events & Seminars

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    Family Law Non-Court Dispute Resolution Event

    Date: Wednesday 23rd Sep 2026
    Time: 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Venue: The Alan Hotel, Manchester

    Using practical scenarios, we will guide you through the different steps and stages of NCDR for both financial remedies and private law children matters. This free event will bring together a programme of experienced practitioners, who will provide practical hints and tips throughout with a focus on the types of cases and situations you face regularly in your every day practice. We will hear from 3PB's leading family law specialists in Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR)…

  • Online 3PB Family Law Brunch on 24 September 2026

    3PB Family Law Brunch - 24 September 11am on Zoom

    Date: Thursday 24th Sep 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 24 September at 11am for one hour. This webinar will be hosted by members of 3PB, Stephen Wildblood KC MCIArb and Jim Hirschmann. Stephen Wildblood will review the guidance that has been given in relation to investigations into allegations of sexual abuse, including the Cleveland and Orkney Reports, ABE initial investigations and Re P (Sexual Abuse: Finding of Fact hearing)…

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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, 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 KC…

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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, Gemma Farrington KC, co-heads of 3PB’s children group Gemma Chapman and Matiss Krumins, Mark Calway, Emma…

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