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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    Louise Hartley appears as guest on The Movers and Returners Podcast

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) specialist regulatory barrister, Louise Hartley, appears as a guest on ‘The Inner Temple Movers and Returners Podcast’, supporting barristers with practical advice to navigate change confidently. Hosted by Simon Regis, this episode features Louise and Alexandra Sutton of the Inner Temple, who share practical guidance, professional insights and trusted resources on moving between the employed and self-employed Bar. A candid and insightful look at navigating career transitions at the Bar,...

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    Nick Robinson secures acquittal after eight-day trial at Bournemouth Crown Court

    3PB Barristers’ specialist criminal defence barrister Nick Robinson has successfully defended his client ME, who was charged with rape. Nick’s client was arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident in Bournemouth in 2025. The complainant alleged ME had raped her after she changed her mind and refused to perform a sex act on him after having agreed to do so for money. The defence case was that the sexual activity was consensual, agreed in...

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    Berenice Mulvanny appointed as Recorder

    3PB Barristers is pleased to announce that criminal barrister Berenice Mulvanny has been appointed as a Recorder from today, 8 June 2026, as published by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary. Berenice will be sitting on the Western Circuit, dealing with criminal matters. Berenice Mulvanny is a specialist crime barrister, regularly instructed on the most serious offences on the Western Circuit including murder, rape and other serious sexual offences, fraud and dishonesty offences, firearms, drugs conspiracies,...

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    May Employment Law Newsletter - Out Now!

    Welcome to our May newsletter, edited by Jo Laxton and packed full with employment law news – including a win by Mark Green in the EAT - and analysis from Gareth Graham, Simon Tibbitts, Grace Holden and Eaindra Cho of:
    - Deans v RBL Law Ltd et al [2026] EAT 76
    - Harkins v Marks & Spencer PLC [2026] EAT 70
    - DHL Services Ltd v Pawal Ignatowicz [2026] EAT 74
    - L Tarbuc v Martello Piling Limited [2026] EAT 58
    - Kankanalapalli v Loesche Energy Systems Ltd [2026] EAT 49

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Events & Seminars

  • Online Introduction to Judicial Review 03 2026

    Introduction to Judicial Review: a webinar series on 29 April | 13 May | 17 June - 11am

    Dates:
    29th Apr (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
    13th May (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
    17th Jun (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
    Venue: On Zoom

    You are invited to attend 3PB's webinar series on Judicial Review, presented by members of 3PB's specialist Public and Administrative Law team. Each webinar will last for one hour. Time will be set aside for Q&As. You can register for all 3 sessions at once (click on the "Register for this event" button above) or choose to attend only 1 or 2. For more information please contact Practice Manager Gemma Faulkner. We look forward to seeing…

  • 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…

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