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.

Latest News

  • Daisy through the looking glass

    "Daisy through the looking-glass" to be performed today at the Royal Courts of Justice

    3PB family barrister and arbitrator Stephen Wildblood KC, who is a former family judge, is the writer and director of the innovative new play, "Daisy Through The Looking Glass", a production which aims to hold a mirror up to the family law system and the real impact it can make on families. Based on real legal experiences, the play will be performed at the Royal Courts of Justice later this afternoon and explores a father,...

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    Zahra Tierney and Jeremy Warner become members of chambers

    3PB are pleased to announce that barristers Zahra Tierney and Jeremy Warner (pictured here, left to right) have successfully completed their twelve-month pupillages and become members of the 270-barrister, national chambers. Former first-class law graduate Zahra Tierney (call: 2022) will continue her busy practice with a particular focus on property law (particularly residential landlord and tenant issues), commercial law and general civil litigation from 3PB's Oxford office. A former paralegal, Zahra worked for two London-based...

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  • pro bono 25

    Four 3PB barristers named on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List

    3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) has seen four members of chambers - commercial, property and public law silk the Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC, commercial and information barrister Mariya Peykova, personal injury and military/police claims barrister Kim Wilson and and employment and discrimination barrister Robin Pickard (pictured here, clockwise from top left) - named on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List by the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The 2025...

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  • Out of Office Battle of the bands winners

    3PB's Out of Office to play Bristol Law Society's Battle of the Legal Bands 2025

    3PB is pleased to announce that its house band "Out of Office" (pictured here at the 2023 event) will again be participating in Bristol Law Society’s Battle of the Legal Bands! The competition, now in its third year, brings together bands from legal firms from across the western circuit for a night of amazing live music, all in aid of charity. Not only will every band be vying for the title of Best Band, they’ll...

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Events & Seminars

  • 3PB family law brunch 24 April 2025 500

    Family law brunch on 24 April 2025 at 11am on Zoom

    Date: Thursday 24th Apr 2025
    Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Venue: On Zoom

    The 3PB family law team invites you to our next family law brunch on Thursday 24 April at 11am for one hour, hosted by 3PB barristers Stephen Abberley and Luke Nelson. Stephen Abberley will present 'The Role of the Children’s Guardian at Fact-Finding'. Luke Nelson will consider 'Schedule 1, TOLATA & Child Maintenance: A Guide Through Troubling Territory'. We would be delighted to see you on Zoom. Please register above so that we know we have enough Zoom…

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    Family Law Panel Discussion on Zoom - 8 May at 4:30pm

    Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
    Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Venue: On Zoom

    You are invited by 3PB's Family Law Team to attend on Zoom a panel discussion chaired by 3PB Stephen Wildblood KC, with contributors from 3PB, VWV, and Brigstow Family Law on Thursday 8 May - 4:30-5:30pm. Our panel on the Bar Council Guide to Neutral Evaluation will include Samantha Hickman and Katie Hanson (VWV), Sharon Mahmood (Brigstow Family Law) and Nicola Frost (3PB). The panel will discuss the recommendations that are made within the report…

  • Featuring a book launch with a panel for Christopher Whelans book launch

    Oxford drinks reception - 'Lawyers on trial' by Christopher Whelan

    Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
    Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Venue: Saïd Business School (Classroom 1 and the Club Room)

    Christopher Whelan and guests will discuss highlights from the second edition of ‘Lawyers on Trial’ followed by a drinks reception. There will be an opportunity to network after the panel, with drinks and canapés provided.

  • Commercial Practioners Briefing website

    Commercial Practitioners Briefing

    Dates:
    13th May (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
    20th May (5:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
    Venue: 3PB Birmingham - 13 May || IDRC, London - 20 May

    3PB's Commercial Law team invites you to attend the first seminar in its summer seminar series, focusing on Commercial Disputes. The seminar will provide an update for Commercial Solicitors on key developments over the last 12 months covering Contract Law, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. The briefing will be presented by specialist commercial law barristers Seb Oram, Mariya Peykova and Poppy Watson. The session will be chaired by The Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC. The…

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