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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    3PB welcomes London family barrister Gemma Farrington KC

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) are delighted to welcome leading family law barrister, Gemma Farrington KC to its 90-strong team of family barristers. Gemma will be based from 3PB's London office in the Inner Temple and starts with the national chambers on Monday 1 September. Gemma was called to the bar in 1994 and took silk in 2022. Gemma is a seasoned family barrister with over thirty years experience in family law and is acknowledged...

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    Oliver Nunn as an Honorary Associate Professor at The Leicester Law School

    3PB property, housing and agriculture barrister Oliver Nunn was a member of the graduation procession last week as an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Leicester Law School. After the ceremony, Oliver met with Hannah Cheeseman (Law LLB), who was selected to receive the Jeffers- Nunn Award in 2023/ 24 to which Oliver co-founded. This follows Oliver’s recent success in being awarded the Mary Attenborough Volunteering Award at the Leicester University Alumni Awards Dinner in May at Middle...

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    Mark Wilden writes for ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes magazine

    3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist intellectual property barrister Mark Wilden (pictured here) has contributed to the latest edition of ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine. Mark Wilden is featured in TL4’s popular “60-Seconds With” segment, which offers readers an insight into experts in the field with quick-fire questions on their thoughts around and beyond their work. In his interview, published on page 49, Mark speaks to a range of topics including career anecdotes, recommendations, and advice, as well as personal...

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  • Matthew Cannings appointed onto The FA's Judicial Panel

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) are pleased to announce that Matthew Cannings (pictured here) has been appointed as a member of The Football Association (FA)'s Judicial Panel for a period of 3 years from 1 July 2025. As the governing body for football in England, in the event of a breach of FA Rules and Regulations they may need to take action. The outcome of the case will often be determined by the Independent Regulatory...

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Events & Seminars

  • In-Person Strategic Insights for Landlords and Tenant Litigation

    Strategic Insights for Landlord and Tenant Litigation

    Date: Thursday 11th Sep 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Venue: 3PB Birmingham

    3PB's Property and Estates Group invites you to join us for an evening seminar looking at a range of topics relating to landlord and tenant litigation. This session will provide actionable guidance on presenting cases effectively, understanding legacy section 21 requirements (which are still in force), complying with the Renters Rights Act and managing possession enforcement. Tailored for landlord and tenant solicitors, the session offers key strategies for improving case outcomes and updates on the…

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    Expert Witnesses and the Criminal Justice System 2025

    Date: Friday 12th Sep 2025
    Time: 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Venue: The Guildhall, Winchester

    Following the success of last year’s event, 3PB Barristers’ Crime and Regulatory Crime team invites you to another engaging afternoon focused on expert witnesses and networking opportunities - designed specifically for all professionals in the criminal and regulatory law community. There is no charge to attend. Spaces are limited so please book early to secure your place. Please extend the invitation to other members of your team. Please click the link below to register for…

  • In-Person Trethowans 3PB A comprehensive guide to IP success Marsham Court Hotel 1 10 2025

    From cross examination to appeals: a comprehensive guide to IP success

    Date: Wednesday 1st Oct 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Venue: Marsham Court Hotel, 3 Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AB

    3PB's and Trethowans' Intellectual Property Law Teams invite you to attend our seminar 'From cross examination to appeals: a comprehensive guide to IP success' on Wednesday 1 October, from 5pm in Bournemouth. Hosted by Trethowans IP and Technology partner Laura Trapnell, the event will include presentations from 3PB's Intellectual Property barristers Nicole Bollard, Faizul Azman and Mark Wilden covering: How to approach descriptive marks, whether you are supporting or opposing them, and how to present persuasive arguments Essential techniques…

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    3PB Employment Law Conference 2025

    Date: Thursday 16th Oct 2025
    Time: 10:30 am - 5:15 pm
    Venue: 3PB Birmingham - Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Birmingham, B4 6AT

    Join 3PB’s employment and discrimination group for employment talks and interactive sessions. Our team of barristers will share the topics and issues that they are increasingly encountering in the ET and offer some practical tips and insight to help you to navigate the tribunal more effectively. Topics Opening Remarks with Mathew Gullick KC Navigating Neurodiversity and Stress Neuro-atypicality, mental health and stress in employment disputes - tips on how to navigate the issues that can present…

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