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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    Komal Patel represents the guardian in the fact-finding case of F v M & Anor [2026] EWFC 133 (B)

    Komal Patel (pictured) represented the guardian in F v M & Anor [2026] EWFC 133 (B), a private law children case, in which HHJ Owens delivered a fact-finding judgment concerning allegations of physical and sexual abuse made by a child against her father. Whilst the allegations themselves were serious, the wider significance of the decision lies in the court's examination of professional practice when allegations of abuse are made and, in particular, the continued relevance...

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    Robert Grey retires after 47 years on Western Circuit

    One of 3PB's senior criminal barristers Robert Grey (pictured here) has decided to call time at the Bar. His retirement comes after a distinguished 47 year-career as a stalwart of the criminal bar on the Western Circuit and across the UK. At last, his yacht "Astid" will be getting the attention that it deserves. Specialising in very serious sex, drugs, fraud and proceeds of crime cases, Robert was a well-known prosecutor on the regional Circuit,...

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    Emma Calvert appears as guest on ‘Get Legally Speaking’ podcast

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) education barrister, Emma Calvert, appears as guest on ‘Get Legally Speaking’ podcast discussing what every parent needs to know: behaviour is often communication, and a child’s difficulties should not be dismissed without asking why they are struggling and what support they may need. Hosted by Hatti Suvari, in this episode they explore what parents can do when their child is struggling at school, what legal duties schools and local councils...

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    Oliver Tribe is latest armed services pupil with 3PB

    Lieutenant Oliver Tribe begins his 12-month crime and regulatory crime pupillage in Winchester. Once successfully completed, Oliver will return to the armed services for further employment as a naval barrister with Navy Legal Services.  He has just spent two weeks’ marshalling at Portsmouth and Southampton Crown Courts and a week assisting the Service Prosecutor at the Military Court Centre, Bulford. Oliver's initial pupil supervisor is Tom Horder, who co-heads 3PB's Tier 1 Crime and Regulatory...

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Events & Seminars

  • Online 3PB Family Law Brunch 25 June 2026

    3PB Family Law Brunch - 25 June 11am on Zoom

    Date: Thursday 25th Jun 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 25 June at 11am for one hour. This webinar will be hosted by 3PB family law barristers Harriet Lavis and Matiss Krumins. Matiss Krumins will review ‘The Supreme Court decision of AGNI [2026] UKSC 16, the end of Cheshire West and what this means for DoLs in Children's cases.' Harriet Lavis will present 'An overview of Sir Andrew McFarlane’s ruling in Re…

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    3PB's Serious Injury Conference

    Date: Thursday 2nd Jul 2026
    Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Venue: Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 Maritime Walk Ocean Village Southampton SO14 3QT

    3PB's Personal Injury Team invites you to its Serious Injury Conference, taking place on 2 July 2026 in Southampton from 10am-4pm with a drinks reception to follow. The theme for this year’s event is "Collaboration Between Parties: The Benefits Of Early Rehabilitation In Serious Injury Litigation." There will be talks throughout the day from a range of industry experts, including barristers from 3PB, medical professionals and those working at the cutting edge of rehab technology…

  • In-Person Navigating Commercial Litigation through Key Authorities London Workshop

    Navigating Commercial Litigation Through Key Authorities: London Workshop

    Date: Tuesday 14th Jul 2026
    Time: 11:45 am - 5:00 pm
    Venue: OSIT, 22 Tudor Street, London, EC4Y 0AY

    London in-person workshop on 14 July: Settlement Negotiations, Interim Applications & Trial Strategy This half-day workshop begins at 12pm (noon) with lunch, followed by an afternoon of practical sessions focusing on the key stages of commercial litigation, from settlement strategy through to interim applications and trial preparation. The programme opens with a review of recent judgments, drawing out tactical lessons, before moving into an interactive case study workshop based on recent judgments allowing attendees to…

  • Hybrid Navigating Commercial Litigation Through Key Authorities

    Navigating Commercial Litigation Through Key Authorities: a practical 3-part series for litigators

    Date: Thursday 16th Jul 2026
    Venue: Webinar 1 and 2 on Zoom. London Workshop: OSIT, 22 Tudor Street, London, EC4Y 0AY. Birmingham Workshop: 3PB Birmingham, 20 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6AT.

    Navigating Commercial Litigation Through Key Authorities: a practical 3-part series for litigators Live on Zoom: 11am 21 May and 23 June In-Person Workshops: London 14 July and Birmingham 16 July Join leading practitioners from 3PB's specialist Commercial Law Group for a focused three-part series designed to sharpen your approach to commercial litigation. Across two concise webinars and a practical, hands-on workshop, we will break down the authorities that matter and how to apply them effectively in real disputes.…

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