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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    Child Brain Injury Trust's Legal Support Service Meeting hosted by 3PB

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) was delighted to host The Child Brain Injury Trust's Legal Support Service Partnership event at its Birmingham office. This event was attended by the panel firms that includes Anderson Strathern, Burnetts Solicitors, Sintons, Lime Solicitors, Leigh Day Solicitors, JMW Solicitors, HCC Solicitors, Anthony Collins Soicitors, Fletchers Solicitors, FBC Manby Bowdler, Moore Barlow, Bolt Burdon Kemp, Hodge Jones & Allen, Slater & Gordon Lawyers, Ashtons Legal,  Fieldfisher, Enable Law and Hugh...

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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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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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    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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