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 six locations: London, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Oxford and Winchester.

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    Crime essay competition now open!

    3PB’s criminal law group is running an essay competition which is open to those with an interest in the criminal Bar. The competition closes on 1 February 2025 and carries cash prizes for the top three essays. 3PB has an enviable reputation in criminal law on the Western Circuit and a commitment to encouraging and promoting access and engagement from all those with a keen interest in criminal practice, especially those with strong links to...

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    Michael George joins the SE Talks Podcast to discuss how to Divorce Amicably Together

    3PB's specialist family law barrister Michael George (pictured here) has spoken to the SE Talks podcast about how to divorce amicably. Michael is also a consultant barrister at SE. In the episode, Michael joins SE solicitor Monica to discuss a hybrid approach that combines mediation and dispute resolution. They guide couples through the process and provide neutral advice that supports them in court. They highlight the advantages of this approach and how it encourages open...

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    Charlotte Hadfield and Alice de Coverley publish second edition of ‘A Practical Guide to the Law in Relation to School Exclusions’

    3PB Barristers’ (3 Paper Buildings) specialist education law barristers Charlotte Hadfield (Head of 3PB’s education law group) and Alice de Coverley have published a second edition of their successful book ‘A Practical Guide to the Law in Relation to School Exclusions’. The law relating to school exclusions is complex, often mixing public and regulatory law, anti-discrimination and human rights, statutory guidance and, when relating to independent schools, principles of commercial contract and tort. The book,...

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    Construction barrister and QS Jon Shaw joins 3PB

    3PB (3 Paper Buildings) are delighted to welcome construction barrister and QS Jon Shaw to its successful Construction and Engineering Group. Jon joins 3PB from another well-known London chambers, having been a partner at Fenwick Elliott, the UK's largest specialist construction and energy law firm, between 2016 and 2019. Jon’s practice will focus on construction, with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. A qualified Quantity Surveyor and a construction claims expert for over twenty...

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Events & Seminars

  • WiFL Jan 2025

    'New Year, New Me' - Women in Family Law networking event

    Date: Thursday 16th Jan 2025
    Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Venue: 3PB Birmingham Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus Birmingham B4 6AT

    Join Women in Family Law for drinks and networking on Thursday 16 January 2025 between 5.30pm and 7pm and shake off those January blues! Please RSVP by 8 January 2025 as places are limited.

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    3PB Family Law Brunch - Thursday 30 January at 11am on Zoom

    Date: Thursday 30th Jan 2025
    Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Venue: On Zoom

    The 3PB family law team wishes you a Happy New Year and welcomes you back to our family law brunches. Our new year brunch will be on Thursday 30 January at 11am for one hour, hosted by 3PB barristers Rachel Bloxwich and Amy Beddis.

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    3PB Education Law Conference 2025

    Date: Thursday 6th Feb 2025
    Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Venue: IET London: Savoy Place

    The full-day event will include a variety of presentations from 3PB’s specialist education law barristers: Head of 3PB's Education Law group Charlotte Hadfield, John Friel, Katherine Anderson, Ben Amunwa, Alice de Coverley, Jim Hirschmann, Olivia McGonigle and Rosa Thomas. We will also be hearing from a number of special guest speakers, including Guy Darvill of Warwickshire County Council who will be joining Katherine Anderson to discuss "The impact of the safety valve scheme", and Jeremy…

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