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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    Robert Weatherley appointed as Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is pleased to announce that Robert Weatherley has been appointed as a Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, sitting in the Property Chamber. Robert will be based in London, hearing cases involving residential property. Robert Weatherley is a specialist property law barrister, focusing on property and planning disputes, encompassing land registration, commercial property, residential landlord and tenant law, and agriculture. Robert is the co-author of the textbook “Restrictions on the...

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    July 2026 Employment Law Newsletter - Out Now!

    Welcome to 3PB’s #81st employment law newsletter, edited by Sarah Clarke, with analysis from Craig Ludlow, Andrew MacPhail, Emma McIlveen and Eaindra Cho on the following cases and topical issue:
    - Grapple Law, AI claim generators, and what respondent solicitors need to know
    - Geeks Limited v Watts [2026] EWCA Civ 88
    - Leighton v Renfrewshire Council [2026] EAT 95
    - Burger v Risk Solutions BG Limited and J D Wetherspoon PLC [2026] EWCA Civ 804

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    Mock Inquest hosted by 3PB, Hodge Jones & Allen and East of England Ambulance Services

    3PB Barristers were pleased to co-host a Mock Inquest with East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors, bringing together healthcare professionals, police officers, legal practitioners and advocates for an engaging and insightful training exercise. Sunyana Sharma acted as the Coroner and Kim Wilson represented Essex Police, helping to provide attendees with a realistic and practical insight into coronial proceedings. The event provided attendees with a realistic insight into coronial...

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    Sunyana Sharma has authored ‘A Practical Guide to Actions Brought by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’

    3PB's inquest and professional discipline barrister Sunyana Sharma has authored ‘A Practical Guide to Actions Brought by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’ which is now available from Law Brief Publishing, Wildy & Sons Ltd and legal booksellers. This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the enforcement powers of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). It is a valuable resource for legal professionals, maritime operators and regulatory specialists. It explains a complex and often...

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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)…

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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. Further information on topics to be announced in the coming weeks. The event will conclude with a networking drinks reception. The…

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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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    Pupillage Open Evening 2026

    Dates:
    17th Nov (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
    19th Nov (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
    Venue: London | Birmingham | Bristol | Zoom

    SAVE THE DATE!  Join us for our annual pupillage open evening to learn about pupillage opportunities at one of the UK's largest chambers! Bristol and Zoom - 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…

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